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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,692.34, 353,397.50 and 159,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,692.34, 353,397.50 and 159,884.04 is: 239,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,692.34 : 353,397.50 = 159,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,692.34/353,397.50 = 159,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,692.34x = 353,397.50 × 159,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,692.34x = 56,502,620,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,502,620,025.90/235,692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,730.40

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