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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,906.40, 464,276.40 and 159,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,906.40, 464,276.40 and 159,635.20 is: 239,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,906.40 : 464,276.40 = 159,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,906.40/464,276.40 = 159,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,906.40x = 464,276.40 × 159,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,906.40x = 74,114,855,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,114,855,969.28/309,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,152.39

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