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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,181.56, 712,878.72 and 159,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,181.56, 712,878.72 and 159,629.86 is: 239,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,181.56 : 712,878.72 = 159,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,181.56/712,878.72 = 159,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,181.56x = 712,878.72 × 159,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,181.56x = 113,796,730,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,796,730,270.58/475,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,480.53

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