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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,183.88, 538,778.51 and 159,450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,183.88, 538,778.51 and 159,450.57 is: 239,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,183.88 : 538,778.51 = 159,450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,183.88/538,778.51 = 159,450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,183.88x = 538,778.51 × 159,450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,183.88x = 85,908,540,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,908,540,523.25/359,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,177.05

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