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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,969.92, 239,925.36 and 58,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,969.92, 239,925.36 and 58,745.84 is: 88,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,969.92 : 239,925.36 = 58,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,969.92/239,925.36 = 58,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,969.92x = 239,925.36 × 58,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,969.92x = 14,094,616,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094,616,810.50/159,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,107.92

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