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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,333.48, 428,157.74 and 159,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,333.48, 428,157.74 and 159,044.81 is: 238,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,333.48 : 428,157.74 = 159,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,333.48/428,157.74 = 159,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,333.48x = 428,157.74 × 159,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,333.48x = 68,096,266,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,096,266,408.33/285,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,655.02

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