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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,772.80, 659,659.20 and 159,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,772.80, 659,659.20 and 159,491.20 is: 239,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,772.80 : 659,659.20 = 159,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,772.80/659,659.20 = 159,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,772.80x = 659,659.20 × 159,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,772.80x = 105,209,837,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,209,837,399.04/439,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,236.80

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