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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,807.64, 239,649.18 and 59,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,807.64, 239,649.18 and 59,913.34 is: 89,846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,807.64 : 239,649.18 = 59,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,807.64/239,649.18 = 59,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,807.64x = 239,649.18 × 59,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,807.64x = 14,358,182,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358,182,802.06/159,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,846.66

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