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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,289.52, 592,962 and 158,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,289.52, 592,962 and 158,632.36 is: 237,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,289.52 : 592,962 = 158,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,289.52/592,962 = 158,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,289.52x = 592,962 × 158,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,289.52x = 94,062,961,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,062,961,450.32/395,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,959.66

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