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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,264.94, 712,897.41 and 159,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,264.94, 712,897.41 and 159,721.84 is: 239,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,264.94 : 712,897.41 = 159,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,264.94/712,897.41 = 159,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,264.94x = 712,897.41 × 159,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,264.94x = 113,865,286,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,865,286,056.43/475,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,582.76

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