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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,044.75, 388,549.30 and 159,220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,044.75, 388,549.30 and 159,220.35 is: 238,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,044.75 : 388,549.30 = 159,220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,044.75/388,549.30 = 159,220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,044.75x = 388,549.30 × 159,220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,044.75x = 61,864,955,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864,955,538.26/259,044.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,819.57

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