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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,004.20, 436,275.90 and 159,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,004.20, 436,275.90 and 159,676.20 is: 239,387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,004.20 : 436,275.90 = 159,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,004.20/436,275.90 = 159,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,004.20x = 436,275.90 × 159,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,004.20x = 69,662,877,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,662,877,863.58/291,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,387.88

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