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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,413.37, 389,362.65 and 159,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,413.37, 389,362.65 and 159,767.98 is: 239,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,413.37 : 389,362.65 = 159,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,413.37/389,362.65 = 159,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,413.37x = 389,362.65 × 159,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,413.37x = 62,207,684,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207,684,077.95/259,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,801.38

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