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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,124.57, 688,292.41 and 159,566.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,124.57, 688,292.41 and 159,566.23 is: 239,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,124.57 : 688,292.41 = 159,566.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,124.57/688,292.41 = 159,566.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,124.57x = 688,292.41 × 159,566.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,124.57x = 109,828,225,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,828,225,001.31/459,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,212.26

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