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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,312, 689,041.91 and 159,877.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,312, 689,041.91 and 159,877.68 is: 239,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,312 : 689,041.91 = 159,877.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,312/689,041.91 = 159,877.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,312x = 689,041.91 × 159,877.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,312x = 110,162,421,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,162,421,993.57/459,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,842.25

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