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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,029.72, 555,266.01 and 159,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,029.72, 555,266.01 and 159,667.66 is: 239,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,029.72 : 555,266.01 = 159,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,029.72/555,266.01 = 159,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,029.72x = 555,266.01 × 159,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,029.72x = 88,658,024,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,658,024,494.24/370,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,597.04

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