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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,414.96, 614,122.44 and 159,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,414.96, 614,122.44 and 159,922 is: 239,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,414.96 : 614,122.44 = 159,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,414.96/614,122.44 = 159,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,414.96x = 614,122.44 × 159,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,414.96x = 98,211,688,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,211,688,849.68/409,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,883.00

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