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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,274.40, 618,051.60 and 159,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,274.40, 618,051.60 and 159,727.20 is: 239,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,274.40 : 618,051.60 = 159,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,274.40/618,051.60 = 159,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,274.40x = 618,051.60 × 159,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,274.40x = 98,719,651,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,719,651,523.52/412,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,451.33

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