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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,629.71, 559,072.14 and 159,309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,629.71, 559,072.14 and 159,309.73 is: 239,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,629.71 : 559,072.14 = 159,309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,629.71/559,072.14 = 159,309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,629.71x = 559,072.14 × 159,309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,629.71x = 89,065,630,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,065,630,276.24/372,629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,019.13

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