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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,214.40, 617,961.60 and 159,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,214.40, 617,961.60 and 159,667.20 is: 239,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,214.40 : 617,961.60 = 159,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,214.40/617,961.60 = 159,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,214.40x = 617,961.60 × 159,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,214.40x = 98,668,198,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,668,198,379.52/412,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,361.36

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