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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,193.69, 428,211.07 and 159,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,193.69, 428,211.07 and 159,080.33 is: 238,855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,193.69 : 428,211.07 = 159,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,193.69/428,211.07 = 159,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,193.69x = 428,211.07 × 159,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,193.69x = 68,119,958,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,119,958,998.08/285,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,855.07

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