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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,560.76, 389,154.22 and 159,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,560.76, 389,154.22 and 159,514.28 is: 239,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,560.76 : 389,154.22 = 159,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,560.76/389,154.22 = 159,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,560.76x = 389,154.22 × 159,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,560.76x = 62,075,655,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075,655,212.26/259,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,156.55

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