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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,799.55, 239,689.92 and 59,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,799.55, 239,689.92 and 59,951.37 is: 89,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,799.55 : 239,689.92 = 59,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,799.55/239,689.92 = 59,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,799.55x = 239,689.92 × 59,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,799.55x = 14,369,739,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,739,865.62/159,799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,923.53

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