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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,932.08, 425,898.36 and 159,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,932.08, 425,898.36 and 159,360.56 is: 239,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,932.08 : 425,898.36 = 159,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,932.08/425,898.36 = 159,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,932.08x = 425,898.36 × 159,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,932.08x = 67,871,401,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,871,401,152.68/283,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,040.97

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