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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,006.80, 397,529.40 and 159,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,006.80, 397,529.40 and 159,598.80 is: 239,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,006.80 : 397,529.40 = 159,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,006.80/397,529.40 = 159,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,006.80x = 397,529.40 × 159,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,006.80x = 63,445,215,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445,215,204.72/265,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,409.76

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