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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,029.48, 555,265.65 and 159,667.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,029.48, 555,265.65 and 159,667.41 is: 239,596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,029.48 : 555,265.65 = 159,667.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,029.48/555,265.65 = 159,667.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,029.48x = 555,265.65 × 159,667.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,029.48x = 88,657,828,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,657,828,197.47/370,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,596.66

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