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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,234.38, 463,906.94 and 159,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,234.38, 463,906.94 and 159,434.46 is: 239,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,234.38 : 463,906.94 = 159,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,234.38/463,906.94 = 159,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,234.38x = 463,906.94 × 159,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,234.38x = 73,962,751,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,962,751,671.98/309,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,180.24

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