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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,105.29, 387,780.06 and 159,328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,105.29, 387,780.06 and 159,328.68 is: 238,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,105.29 : 387,780.06 = 159,328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,105.29/387,780.06 = 159,328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,105.29x = 387,780.06 × 159,328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,105.29x = 61,784,485,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784,485,090.12/259,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,453.20

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