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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,044.78, 712,601.73 and 159,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,044.78, 712,601.73 and 159,499.02 is: 239,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,044.78 : 712,601.73 = 159,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,044.78/712,601.73 = 159,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,044.78x = 712,601.73 × 159,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,044.78x = 113,659,277,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,659,277,585.31/475,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,260.13

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