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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,161.98, 387,865.20 and 159,385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,161.98, 387,865.20 and 159,385.46 is: 238,538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,161.98 : 387,865.20 = 159,385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,161.98/387,865.20 = 159,385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,161.98x = 387,865.20 × 159,385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,161.98x = 61,820,073,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,820,073,319.99/259,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,538.36

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