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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,188.81, 712,889.61 and 159,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,188.81, 712,889.61 and 159,637.11 is: 239,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,188.81 : 712,889.61 = 159,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,188.81/712,889.61 = 159,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,188.81x = 712,889.61 × 159,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,188.81x = 113,803,637,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,803,637,089.43/475,188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,491.41

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