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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,183.36, 576,339.84 and 159,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,183.36, 576,339.84 and 159,664.32 is: 239,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,183.36 : 576,339.84 = 159,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,183.36/576,339.84 = 159,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,183.36x = 576,339.84 × 159,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,183.36x = 92,020,908,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,020,908,642.51/384,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,523.41

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