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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,954.12, 425,931.36 and 159,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,954.12, 425,931.36 and 159,382.60 is: 239,074.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,954.12 : 425,931.36 = 159,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,954.12/425,931.36 = 159,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,954.12x = 425,931.36 × 159,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,954.12x = 67,886,047,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886,047,578.34/283,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,074.00

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