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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,241.93, 592,973.26 and 158,750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,241.93, 592,973.26 and 158,750.69 is: 238,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,241.93 : 592,973.26 = 158,750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,241.93/592,973.26 = 158,750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,241.93x = 592,973.26 × 158,750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,241.93x = 94,134,910,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,134,910,814.81/395,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,170.36

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