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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,235.36, 475,792.24 and 159,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,235.36, 475,792.24 and 159,421.60 is: 239,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,235.36 : 475,792.24 = 159,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,235.36/475,792.24 = 159,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,235.36x = 475,792.24 × 159,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,235.36x = 75,851,560,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851,560,168.38/317,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,101.85

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