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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,025.20, 436,307.40 and 159,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,025.20, 436,307.40 and 159,697.20 is: 239,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,025.20 : 436,307.40 = 159,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,025.20/436,307.40 = 159,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,025.20x = 436,307.40 × 159,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,025.20x = 69,677,070,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677,070,119.28/291,025.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,419.37

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