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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,412.44, 524,103.90 and 159,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,412.44, 524,103.90 and 159,763 is: 239,637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,412.44 : 524,103.90 = 159,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,412.44/524,103.90 = 159,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,412.44x = 524,103.90 × 159,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,412.44x = 83,732,411,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,732,411,375.70/349,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,637.75

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