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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,163.13, 538,747.39 and 159,429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,163.13, 538,747.39 and 159,429.82 is: 239,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,163.13 : 538,747.39 = 159,429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,163.13/538,747.39 = 159,429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,163.13x = 538,747.39 × 159,429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,163.13x = 85,892,396,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,892,396,320.86/359,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,145.92

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