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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,047.17, 523,086.33 and 159,043.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,047.17, 523,086.33 and 159,043.19 is: 238,344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,047.17 : 523,086.33 = 159,043.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,047.17/523,086.33 = 159,043.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,047.17x = 523,086.33 × 159,043.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,047.17x = 83,193,315,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,193,315,953.16/349,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,344.05

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