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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,809.60, 682,214.40 and 159,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,809.60, 682,214.40 and 159,321.60 is: 238,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,809.60 : 682,214.40 = 159,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,809.60/682,214.40 = 159,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,809.60x = 682,214.40 × 159,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,809.60x = 108,691,489,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,691,489,751.04/454,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,982.40

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