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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,835.96, 537,884.57 and 159,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,835.96, 537,884.57 and 159,250.34 is: 238,711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,835.96 : 537,884.57 = 159,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,835.96/537,884.57 = 159,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,835.96x = 537,884.57 × 159,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,835.96x = 85,658,297,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,658,297,167.58/358,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,711.58

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