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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627, 358,324.14 and 159,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627, 358,324.14 and 159,083.32 is: 219,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627 : 358,324.14 = 159,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627/358,324.14 = 159,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627x = 358,324.14 × 159,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627x = 57,003,393,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,003,393,827.34/259,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,558.80

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