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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,784.11, 688,183.08 and 159,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,784.11, 688,183.08 and 159,274.20 is: 238,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,784.11 : 688,183.08 = 159,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,784.11/688,183.08 = 159,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,784.11x = 688,183.08 × 159,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,784.11x = 109,609,808,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,609,808,923.26/458,784.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,913.70

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