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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,305.33, 594,451.08 and 159,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,305.33, 594,451.08 and 159,641.96 is: 239,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,305.33 : 594,451.08 = 159,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,305.33/594,451.08 = 159,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,305.33x = 594,451.08 × 159,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,305.33x = 94,899,332,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,899,332,563.06/396,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,460.15

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