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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,710.59, 617,742.52 and 159,168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,710.59, 617,742.52 and 159,168.45 is: 238,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,710.59 : 617,742.52 = 159,168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,710.59/617,742.52 = 159,168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,710.59x = 617,742.52 × 159,168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,710.59x = 98,325,119,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,325,119,407.49/411,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,820.96

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