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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,125.57, 688,293.91 and 159,567.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,125.57, 688,293.91 and 159,567.23 is: 239,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,125.57 : 688,293.91 = 159,567.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,125.57/688,293.91 = 159,567.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,125.57x = 688,293.91 × 159,567.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,125.57x = 109,829,152,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,829,152,644.57/459,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,213.76

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