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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,991.64, 478,556.10 and 159,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,991.64, 478,556.10 and 159,153.53 is: 238,764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,991.64 : 478,556.10 = 159,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,991.64/478,556.10 = 159,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,991.64x = 478,556.10 × 159,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,991.64x = 76,163,890,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,163,890,225.25/318,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,764.54

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