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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,027.97, 555,263.39 and 159,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,027.97, 555,263.39 and 159,665.91 is: 239,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,027.97 : 555,263.39 = 159,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,027.97/555,263.39 = 159,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,027.97x = 555,263.39 × 159,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,027.97x = 88,656,633,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,633,655.71/370,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,594.41

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