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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,806.64, 239,647.68 and 59,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,806.64, 239,647.68 and 59,912.34 is: 89,845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,806.64 : 239,647.68 = 59,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,806.64/239,647.68 = 59,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,806.64x = 239,647.68 × 59,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,806.64x = 14,357,853,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,853,284.37/159,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,845.16

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