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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,697.43, 619,184.61 and 159,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,697.43, 619,184.61 and 159,986.16 is: 240,032.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,697.43 : 619,184.61 = 159,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,697.43/619,184.61 = 159,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,697.43x = 619,184.61 × 159,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,697.43x = 99,060,968,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,060,968,085.00/412,697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,032.92

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