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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,442.74, 576,710.28 and 159,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,442.74, 576,710.28 and 159,955.09 is: 239,951.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,442.74 : 576,710.28 = 159,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,442.74/576,710.28 = 159,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,442.74x = 576,710.28 × 159,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,442.74x = 92,247,743,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,247,743,299.55/384,442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,951.84

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