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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,936.40, 425,904.60 and 159,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,936.40, 425,904.60 and 159,261.20 is: 238,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,936.40 : 425,904.60 = 159,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,936.40/425,904.60 = 159,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,936.40x = 425,904.60 × 159,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,936.40x = 67,830,077,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,830,077,681.52/283,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,891.80

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