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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,626.48, 617,084.87 and 159,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,626.48, 617,084.87 and 159,084.14 is: 238,489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,626.48 : 617,084.87 = 159,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,626.48/617,084.87 = 159,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,626.48x = 617,084.87 × 159,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,626.48x = 98,168,411,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,168,411,970.12/411,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,489.06

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