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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,980.09, 659,972.57 and 159,490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,980.09, 659,972.57 and 159,490.05 is: 239,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,980.09 : 659,972.57 = 159,490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,980.09/659,972.57 = 159,490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,980.09x = 659,972.57 × 159,490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,980.09x = 105,259,057,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,259,057,390.48/439,980.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,235.96

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