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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,031.07, 559,078.61 and 159,548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,031.07, 559,078.61 and 159,548.43 is: 239,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,031.07 : 559,078.61 = 159,548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,031.07/559,078.61 = 159,548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,031.07x = 559,078.61 × 159,548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,031.07x = 89,200,113,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,200,113,242.61/373,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,122.48

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