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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,828.68, 694,258.30 and 159,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,828.68, 694,258.30 and 159,219.80 is: 238,834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,828.68 : 694,258.30 = 159,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,828.68/694,258.30 = 159,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,828.68x = 694,258.30 × 159,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,828.68x = 110,539,667,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,539,667,674.34/462,828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,834.96

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