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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,196.42, 428,215.16 and 159,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,196.42, 428,215.16 and 159,083.06 is: 238,859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,196.42 : 428,215.16 = 159,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,196.42/428,215.16 = 159,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,196.42x = 428,215.16 × 159,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,196.42x = 68,121,779,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,121,779,459.44/285,196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,859.17

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