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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,659.78, 538,114.22 and 159,120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,659.78, 538,114.22 and 159,120.29 is: 238,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,659.78 : 538,114.22 = 159,120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,659.78/538,114.22 = 159,120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,659.78x = 538,114.22 × 159,120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,659.78x = 85,624,887,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,624,887,253.35/358,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,735.68

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