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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,117.80, 688,676.70 and 159,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,117.80, 688,676.70 and 159,498.80 is: 239,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,117.80 : 688,676.70 = 159,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,117.80/688,676.70 = 159,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,117.80x = 688,676.70 × 159,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,117.80x = 109,843,107,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,843,107,237.96/459,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,248.20

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