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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,901.90, 389,852.85 and 159,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,901.90, 389,852.85 and 159,737.30 is: 239,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,901.90 : 389,852.85 = 159,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,901.90/389,852.85 = 159,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,901.90x = 389,852.85 × 159,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,901.90x = 62,274,041,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274,041,656.31/259,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,605.95

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