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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,028.36, 555,263.96 and 159,666.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,028.36, 555,263.96 and 159,666.29 is: 239,594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,028.36 : 555,263.96 = 159,666.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,028.36/555,263.96 = 159,666.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,028.36x = 555,263.96 × 159,666.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,028.36x = 88,656,932,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,932,889.26/370,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,594.97

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