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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,863.03, 694,309.88 and 159,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,863.03, 694,309.88 and 159,254.27 is: 238,886.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,863.03 : 694,309.88 = 159,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,863.03/694,309.88 = 159,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,863.03x = 694,309.88 × 159,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,863.03x = 110,571,808,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571,808,825.37/462,863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,886.67

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