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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,353.89, 560,031.14 and 159,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,353.89, 560,031.14 and 159,983.44 is: 239,975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,353.89 : 560,031.14 = 159,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,353.89/560,031.14 = 159,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,353.89x = 560,031.14 × 159,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,353.89x = 89,595,706,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,595,706,084.33/373,353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,975.28

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