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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,111.80, 688,667.70 and 159,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,111.80, 688,667.70 and 159,492.80 is: 239,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,111.80 : 688,667.70 = 159,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,111.80/688,667.70 = 159,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,111.80x = 688,667.70 × 159,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,111.80x = 109,837,539,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,837,539,742.56/459,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,239.20

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