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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,878.16, 594,050.52 and 159,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,878.16, 594,050.52 and 159,244.76 is: 238,960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,878.16 : 594,050.52 = 159,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,878.16/594,050.52 = 159,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,878.16x = 594,050.52 × 159,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,878.16x = 94,599,432,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,599,432,485.28/395,878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,960.98

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