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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,832.98, 523,174.95 and 159,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,832.98, 523,174.95 and 159,239.52 is: 238,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,832.98 : 523,174.95 = 159,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,832.98/523,174.95 = 159,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,832.98x = 523,174.95 × 159,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,832.98x = 83,310,127,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,310,127,914.02/348,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,825.26

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