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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,187.51, 712,887.63 and 159,635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,187.51, 712,887.63 and 159,635.81 is: 239,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,187.51 : 712,887.63 = 159,635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,187.51/712,887.63 = 159,635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,187.51x = 712,887.63 × 159,635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,187.51x = 113,802,390,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,802,390,689.59/475,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,489.44

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