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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,650.21, 559,102.89 and 159,330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,650.21, 559,102.89 and 159,330.23 is: 239,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,650.21 : 559,102.89 = 159,330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,650.21/559,102.89 = 159,330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,650.21x = 559,102.89 × 159,330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,650.21x = 89,081,991,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,081,991,260.71/372,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,049.89

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