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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,053.21, 523,095.35 and 159,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,053.21, 523,095.35 and 159,049.22 is: 238,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,053.21 : 523,095.35 = 159,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,053.21/523,095.35 = 159,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,053.21x = 523,095.35 × 159,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,053.21x = 83,197,903,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,197,903,992.40/349,053.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,353.07

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