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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,163.63, 538,748.14 and 159,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,163.63, 538,748.14 and 159,430.32 is: 239,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,163.63 : 538,748.14 = 159,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,163.63/538,748.14 = 159,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,163.63x = 538,748.14 × 159,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,163.63x = 85,892,785,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,892,785,665.86/359,163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,146.67

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