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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,625.70, 389,438.55 and 159,461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,625.70, 389,438.55 and 159,461.10 is: 239,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,625.70 : 389,438.55 = 159,461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,625.70/389,438.55 = 159,461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,625.70x = 389,438.55 × 159,461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,625.70x = 62,100,299,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100,299,565.41/259,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,191.65

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