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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,693.74, 619,179.08 and 159,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,693.74, 619,179.08 and 159,982.47 is: 240,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,693.74 : 619,179.08 = 159,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,693.74/619,179.08 = 159,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,693.74x = 619,179.08 × 159,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,693.74x = 99,057,798,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,057,798,590.73/412,693.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,027.38

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