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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,930.08, 425,895.36 and 159,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,930.08, 425,895.36 and 159,358.56 is: 239,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,930.08 : 425,895.36 = 159,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,930.08/425,895.36 = 159,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,930.08x = 425,895.36 × 159,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,930.08x = 67,870,071,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,870,071,280.28/283,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,037.97

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