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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,042.78, 712,598.73 and 159,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,042.78, 712,598.73 and 159,497.02 is: 239,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,042.78 : 712,598.73 = 159,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,042.78/712,598.73 = 159,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,042.78x = 712,598.73 × 159,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,042.78x = 113,657,373,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,657,373,890.79/475,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,257.13

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