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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,217.40, 617,966.10 and 159,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,217.40, 617,966.10 and 159,670.20 is: 239,365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,217.40 : 617,966.10 = 159,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,217.40/617,966.10 = 159,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,217.40x = 617,966.10 × 159,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,217.40x = 98,670,770,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,670,770,780.22/412,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,365.86

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