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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,052.17, 575,831.61 and 159,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,052.17, 575,831.61 and 159,567.69 is: 239,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,052.17 : 575,831.61 = 159,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,052.17/575,831.61 = 159,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,052.17x = 575,831.61 × 159,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,052.17x = 91,884,119,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,884,119,836.68/384,052.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,249.06

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