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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,190.01, 712,891.38 and 159,638.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,190.01, 712,891.38 and 159,638.31 is: 239,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,190.01 : 712,891.38 = 159,638.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,190.01/712,891.38 = 159,638.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,190.01x = 712,891.38 × 159,638.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,190.01x = 113,804,775,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,804,775,116.77/475,190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,493.20

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