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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,951.60, 389,927.40 and 158,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,951.60, 389,927.40 and 158,912.20 is: 238,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,951.60 : 389,927.40 = 158,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,951.60/389,927.40 = 158,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,951.60x = 389,927.40 × 158,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,951.60x = 61,964,220,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964,220,974.28/259,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,368.30

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