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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,654.71, 559,109.64 and 159,334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,654.71, 559,109.64 and 159,334.73 is: 239,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,654.71 : 559,109.64 = 159,334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,654.71/559,109.64 = 159,334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,654.71x = 559,109.64 × 159,334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,654.71x = 89,085,583,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,085,583,529.80/372,654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,056.64

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