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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,836.96, 537,886.06 and 159,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,836.96, 537,886.06 and 159,251.34 is: 238,713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,836.96 : 537,886.06 = 159,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,836.96/537,886.06 = 159,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,836.96x = 537,886.06 × 159,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,836.96x = 85,659,075,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,075,822.32/358,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,713.08

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