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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,027.94, 555,263.35 and 159,665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,027.94, 555,263.35 and 159,665.88 is: 239,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,027.94 : 555,263.35 = 159,665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,027.94/555,263.35 = 159,665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,027.94x = 555,263.35 × 159,665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,027.94x = 88,656,611,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,611,409.50/370,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,594.37

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