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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,106.30, 688,659.45 and 159,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,106.30, 688,659.45 and 159,487.30 is: 239,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,106.30 : 688,659.45 = 159,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,106.30/688,659.45 = 159,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,106.30x = 688,659.45 × 159,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,106.30x = 109,832,436,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832,436,299.99/459,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,230.95

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