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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,904.24, 659,856.12 and 159,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,904.24, 659,856.12 and 159,421.04 is: 239,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,904.24 : 659,856.12 = 159,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,904.24/659,856.12 = 159,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,904.24x = 659,856.12 × 159,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,904.24x = 105,194,948,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,194,948,900.77/439,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,131.47

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