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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,615.80, 389,423.70 and 159,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,615.80, 389,423.70 and 159,888.60 is: 239,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,615.80 : 389,423.70 = 159,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,615.80/389,423.70 = 159,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,615.80x = 389,423.70 × 159,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,615.80x = 62,264,410,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,410,199.82/259,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,832.90

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