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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,113.46, 712,773.96 and 159,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,113.46, 712,773.96 and 159,562.12 is: 239,378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,113.46 : 712,773.96 = 159,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,113.46/712,773.96 = 159,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,113.46x = 712,773.96 × 159,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,113.46x = 113,731,724,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,731,724,138.40/475,113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,378.03

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