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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,282.20, 475,808.10 and 159,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,282.20, 475,808.10 and 159,458.20 is: 239,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,282.20 : 475,808.10 = 159,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,282.20/475,808.10 = 159,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,282.20x = 475,808.10 × 159,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,282.20x = 75,871,503,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,871,503,171.42/317,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,129.40

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