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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,929.40, 425,894.10 and 159,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,929.40, 425,894.10 and 159,254.20 is: 238,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,929.40 : 425,894.10 = 159,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,929.40/425,894.10 = 159,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,929.40x = 425,894.10 × 159,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,929.40x = 67,825,424,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825,424,180.22/283,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,881.30

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