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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,791.88, 659,752.64 and 159,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,791.88, 659,752.64 and 159,243.52 is: 238,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,791.88 : 659,752.64 = 159,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,791.88/659,752.64 = 159,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,791.88x = 659,752.64 × 159,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,791.88x = 105,061,332,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,061,332,722.89/439,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,888.75

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