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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,745.70, 389,618.55 and 159,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,745.70, 389,618.55 and 159,581.10 is: 239,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,745.70 : 389,618.55 = 159,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,745.70/389,618.55 = 159,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,745.70x = 389,618.55 × 159,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,745.70x = 62,175,756,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,175,756,789.41/259,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,371.65

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