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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,904.12, 425,856.36 and 159,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,904.12, 425,856.36 and 159,332.60 is: 238,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,904.12 : 425,856.36 = 159,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,904.12/425,856.36 = 159,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,904.12x = 425,856.36 × 159,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,904.12x = 67,852,801,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,801,065.34/283,904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,999.00

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