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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,182.06, 712,879.47 and 159,630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,182.06, 712,879.47 and 159,630.36 is: 239,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,182.06 : 712,879.47 = 159,630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,182.06/712,879.47 = 159,630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,182.06x = 712,879.47 × 159,630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,182.06x = 113,797,206,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,797,206,432.71/475,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,481.28

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