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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,272.36, 613,904.20 and 159,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,272.36, 613,904.20 and 159,952.20 is: 239,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,272.36 : 613,904.20 = 159,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,272.36/613,904.20 = 159,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,272.36x = 613,904.20 × 159,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,272.36x = 98,195,327,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,195,327,379.24/409,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,926.60

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