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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,117.10, 594,350.61 and 159,921.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,117.10, 594,350.61 and 159,921.10 is: 239,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,117.10 : 594,350.61 = 159,921.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,117.10/594,350.61 = 159,921.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,117.10x = 594,350.61 × 159,921.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,117.10x = 95,049,203,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,049,203,336.87/396,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,952.29

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