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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,934.77, 428,555.79 and 159,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,934.77, 428,555.79 and 159,440.58 is: 238,967.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,934.77 : 428,555.79 = 159,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,934.77/428,555.79 = 159,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,934.77x = 428,555.79 × 159,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,934.77x = 68,329,183,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,329,183,719.96/285,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,967.73

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