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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,795.99, 239,684.58 and 59,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,795.99, 239,684.58 and 59,947.82 is: 89,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,795.99 : 239,684.58 = 59,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,795.99/239,684.58 = 59,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,795.99x = 239,684.58 × 59,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,795.99x = 14,368,568,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,568,058.62/159,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,918.20

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