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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,860.70, 239,625.81 and 59,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,860.70, 239,625.81 and 59,950.44 is: 89,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,860.70 : 239,625.81 = 59,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,860.70/239,625.81 = 59,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,860.70x = 239,625.81 × 59,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,860.70x = 14,365,672,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,672,744.86/159,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,863.69

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