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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,849.50, 537,904.80 and 159,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,849.50, 537,904.80 and 159,263.88 is: 238,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,849.50 : 537,904.80 = 159,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,849.50/537,904.80 = 159,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,849.50x = 537,904.80 × 159,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,849.50x = 85,668,805,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668,805,518.62/358,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,731.85

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