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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,110.52, 387,787.94 and 159,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,110.52, 387,787.94 and 159,333.92 is: 238,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,110.52 : 387,787.94 = 159,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,110.52/387,787.94 = 159,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,110.52x = 387,787.94 × 159,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,110.52x = 61,787,772,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787,772,608.92/259,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,461.07

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