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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,331.28, 428,154.46 and 159,042.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,331.28, 428,154.46 and 159,042.63 is: 238,651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,331.28 : 428,154.46 = 159,042.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,331.28/428,154.46 = 159,042.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,331.28x = 428,154.46 × 159,042.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,331.28x = 68,094,809,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,094,809,562.14/285,331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,651.75

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