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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,414.52, 427,838.84 and 159,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,414.52, 427,838.84 and 159,112.54 is: 238,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,414.52 : 427,838.84 = 159,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,414.52/427,838.84 = 159,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,414.52x = 427,838.84 × 159,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,414.52x = 68,074,524,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,074,524,543.05/285,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,511.08

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