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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,294.88, 359,351.64 and 159,843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,294.88, 359,351.64 and 159,843.42 is: 240,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,294.88 : 359,351.64 = 159,843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,294.88/359,351.64 = 159,843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,294.88x = 359,351.64 × 159,843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,294.88x = 57,439,995,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,439,995,120.21/239,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,038.55

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