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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,259.60, 712,863.48 and 159,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,259.60, 712,863.48 and 159,683.60 is: 239,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,259.60 : 712,863.48 = 159,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,259.60/712,863.48 = 159,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,259.60x = 712,863.48 × 159,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,259.60x = 113,832,606,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,832,606,794.93/475,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,516.69

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