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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,903.62, 425,855.61 and 159,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,903.62, 425,855.61 and 159,332.10 is: 238,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,903.62 : 425,855.61 = 159,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,903.62/425,855.61 = 159,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,903.62x = 425,855.61 × 159,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,903.62x = 67,852,468,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,468,638.08/283,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,998.25

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