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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,242.93, 592,974.76 and 158,751.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,242.93, 592,974.76 and 158,751.69 is: 238,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,242.93 : 592,974.76 = 158,751.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,242.93/592,974.76 = 158,751.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,242.93x = 592,974.76 × 158,751.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,242.93x = 94,135,745,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135,745,277.34/395,242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,171.86

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