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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,046.14, 401,064.25 and 159,578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,046.14, 401,064.25 and 159,578.76 is: 238,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,046.14 : 401,064.25 = 159,578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,046.14/401,064.25 = 159,578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,046.14x = 401,064.25 × 159,578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,046.14x = 64,001,335,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,001,335,296.38/268,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,769.85

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