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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,955.12, 425,932.86 and 159,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,955.12, 425,932.86 and 159,383.60 is: 239,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,955.12 : 425,932.86 = 159,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,955.12/425,932.86 = 159,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,955.12x = 425,932.86 × 159,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,955.12x = 67,886,712,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886,712,585.10/283,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,075.50

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