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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,041.07, 559,093.66 and 159,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,041.07, 559,093.66 and 159,558.48 is: 239,137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,041.07 : 559,093.66 = 159,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,041.07/559,093.66 = 159,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,041.07x = 559,093.66 × 159,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,041.07x = 89,208,134,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,208,134,168.34/373,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,137.57

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