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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,031.81, 559,079.74 and 159,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,031.81, 559,079.74 and 159,549.18 is: 239,123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,031.81 : 559,079.74 = 159,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,031.81/559,079.74 = 159,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,031.81x = 559,079.74 × 159,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,031.81x = 89,200,713,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,200,713,672.74/373,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,123.61

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