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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,117.96, 387,799.06 and 159,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,117.96, 387,799.06 and 159,341.36 is: 238,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,117.96 : 387,799.06 = 159,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,117.96/387,799.06 = 159,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,117.96x = 387,799.06 × 159,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,117.96x = 61,792,429,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792,429,627.12/259,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,472.20

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