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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,723.62, 617,157.26 and 159,177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,723.62, 617,157.26 and 159,177.57 is: 238,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,723.62 : 617,157.26 = 159,177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,723.62/617,157.26 = 159,177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,723.62x = 617,157.26 × 159,177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,723.62x = 98,237,592,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237,592,158.77/411,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,600.82

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