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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,535.27, 359,424.81 and 159,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,535.27, 359,424.81 and 159,627.96 is: 239,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,535.27 : 359,424.81 = 159,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,535.27/359,424.81 = 159,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,535.27x = 359,424.81 × 159,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,535.27x = 57,374,249,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374,249,193.69/239,535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,523.18

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