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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,761.10, 559,214.55 and 159,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,761.10, 559,214.55 and 159,528.60 is: 239,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,761.10 : 559,214.55 = 159,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,761.10/559,214.55 = 159,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,761.10x = 559,214.55 × 159,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,761.10x = 89,210,714,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,210,714,261.13/372,761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,324.10

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