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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,047.42, 523,086.70 and 159,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,047.42, 523,086.70 and 159,043.44 is: 238,344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,047.42 : 523,086.70 = 159,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,047.42/523,086.70 = 159,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,047.42x = 523,086.70 × 159,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,047.42x = 83,193,508,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,193,508,186.25/349,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,344.43

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