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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,337.28, 381,586.12 and 159,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,337.28, 381,586.12 and 159,633.34 is: 239,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,337.28 : 381,586.12 = 159,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,337.28/381,586.12 = 159,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,337.28x = 381,586.12 × 159,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,337.28x = 60,913,866,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913,866,833.24/254,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,500.35

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