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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.70, 389,441.55 and 159,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.70, 389,441.55 and 159,463.10 is: 239,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.70 : 389,441.55 = 159,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.70/389,441.55 = 159,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.70x = 389,441.55 × 159,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.70x = 62,101,556,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,101,556,831.81/259,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,194.65

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