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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,030.86, 555,267.71 and 159,668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,030.86, 555,267.71 and 159,668.79 is: 239,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,030.86 : 555,267.71 = 159,668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,030.86/555,267.71 = 159,668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,030.86x = 555,267.71 × 159,668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,030.86x = 88,658,923,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,658,923,381.77/370,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,598.73

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