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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,017.58, 688,244.48 and 159,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,017.58, 688,244.48 and 159,369.42 is: 238,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,017.58 : 688,244.48 = 159,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,017.58/688,244.48 = 159,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,017.58x = 688,244.48 × 159,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,017.58x = 109,685,123,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,685,123,595.80/459,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,956.26

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