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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,444.96, 614,167.44 and 159,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,444.96, 614,167.44 and 159,952 is: 239,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,444.96 : 614,167.44 = 159,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,444.96/614,167.44 = 159,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,444.96x = 614,167.44 × 159,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,444.96x = 98,237,310,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237,310,362.88/409,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,928.00

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