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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,105.80, 688,658.70 and 159,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,105.80, 688,658.70 and 159,486.80 is: 239,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,105.80 : 688,658.70 = 159,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,105.80/688,658.70 = 159,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,105.80x = 688,658.70 × 159,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,105.80x = 109,831,972,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,831,972,355.16/459,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,230.20

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