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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,832.49, 537,879.06 and 159,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,832.49, 537,879.06 and 159,246.87 is: 238,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,832.49 : 537,879.06 = 159,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,832.49/537,879.06 = 159,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,832.49x = 537,879.06 × 159,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,832.49x = 85,655,556,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655,556,743.54/358,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,706.25

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