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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,280.40, 618,125.40 and 159,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,280.40, 618,125.40 and 159,344.40 is: 238,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,280.40 : 618,125.40 = 159,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,280.40/618,125.40 = 159,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,280.40x = 618,125.40 × 159,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,280.40x = 98,494,820,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,494,820,987.76/412,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,902.51

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