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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,554.76, 389,145.22 and 159,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,554.76, 389,145.22 and 159,508.28 is: 239,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,554.76 : 389,145.22 = 159,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,554.76/389,145.22 = 159,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,554.76x = 389,145.22 × 159,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,554.76x = 62,071,884,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,071,884,712.42/259,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,147.55

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