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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,273.56, 712,910.34 and 159,730.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,273.56, 712,910.34 and 159,730.47 is: 239,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,273.56 : 712,910.34 = 159,730.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,273.56/712,910.34 = 159,730.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,273.56x = 712,910.34 × 159,730.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,273.56x = 113,873,503,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,873,503,676.06/475,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,595.71

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