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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,291.27, 542,832.12 and 159,585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,291.27, 542,832.12 and 159,585.38 is: 239,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,291.27 : 542,832.12 = 159,585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,291.27/542,832.12 = 159,585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,291.27x = 542,832.12 × 159,585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,291.27x = 86,628,067,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628,067,432.25/362,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,111.66

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