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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,752.90, 537,760.08 and 159,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,752.90, 537,760.08 and 159,167.28 is: 238,587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,752.90 : 537,760.08 = 159,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,752.90/537,760.08 = 159,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,752.90x = 537,760.08 × 159,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,752.90x = 85,593,809,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,593,809,226.18/358,752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,587.09

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