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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.20, 389,440.80 and 159,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.20, 389,440.80 and 159,462.60 is: 239,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.20 : 389,440.80 = 159,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.20/389,440.80 = 159,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.20x = 389,440.80 × 159,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.20x = 62,101,242,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,101,242,514.08/259,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,193.90

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