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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,868.29, 463,805.95 and 159,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,868.29, 463,805.95 and 159,904.32 is: 239,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,868.29 : 463,805.95 = 159,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,868.29/463,805.95 = 159,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,868.29x = 463,805.95 × 159,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,868.29x = 74,164,575,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164,575,046.70/309,868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,342.25

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