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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,026.94, 555,261.85 and 159,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,026.94, 555,261.85 and 159,664.88 is: 239,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,026.94 : 555,261.85 = 159,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,026.94/555,261.85 = 159,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,026.94x = 555,261.85 × 159,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,026.94x = 88,655,818,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,655,818,096.86/370,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,592.87

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