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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,170.53, 555,477.93 and 159,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,170.53, 555,477.93 and 159,808.26 is: 239,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,170.53 : 555,477.93 = 159,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,170.53/555,477.93 = 159,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,170.53x = 555,477.93 × 159,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,170.53x = 88,769,961,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,769,961,461.70/370,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,808.29

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