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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,674.64, 579,827.88 and 158,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,674.64, 579,827.88 and 158,934.68 is: 238,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,674.64 : 579,827.88 = 158,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,674.64/579,827.88 = 158,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,674.64x = 579,827.88 × 158,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,674.64x = 92,154,758,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,154,758,562.88/386,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,326.36

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