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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,182.81, 712,880.60 and 159,631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,182.81, 712,880.60 and 159,631.11 is: 239,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,182.81 : 712,880.60 = 159,631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,182.81/712,880.60 = 159,631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,182.81x = 712,880.60 × 159,631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,182.81x = 113,797,920,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,797,920,677.31/475,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,482.40

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