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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,444.74, 576,713.28 and 159,957.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,444.74, 576,713.28 and 159,957.09 is: 239,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,444.74 : 576,713.28 = 159,957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,444.74/576,713.28 = 159,957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,444.74x = 576,713.28 × 159,957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,444.74x = 92,249,378,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,249,378,033.16/384,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,954.85

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