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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,113.96, 712,774.71 and 159,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,113.96, 712,774.71 and 159,562.62 is: 239,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,113.96 : 712,774.71 = 159,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,113.96/712,774.71 = 159,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,113.96x = 712,774.71 × 159,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,113.96x = 113,732,200,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,732,200,197.34/475,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,378.78

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