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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,802.40, 389,703.60 and 159,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,802.40, 389,703.60 and 159,637.80 is: 239,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,802.40 : 389,703.60 = 159,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,802.40/389,703.60 = 159,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,802.40x = 389,703.60 × 159,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,802.40x = 62,211,425,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211,425,356.08/259,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,456.70

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