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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,189.34, 428,204.56 and 159,075.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,189.34, 428,204.56 and 159,075.99 is: 238,848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,189.34 : 428,204.56 = 159,075.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,189.34/428,204.56 = 159,075.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,189.34x = 428,204.56 × 159,075.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,189.34x = 68,117,064,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,117,064,304.51/285,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,848.56

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