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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,280.56, 712,920.84 and 159,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,280.56, 712,920.84 and 159,737.46 is: 239,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,280.56 : 712,920.84 = 159,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,280.56/712,920.84 = 159,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,280.56x = 712,920.84 × 159,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,280.56x = 113,880,164,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,880,164,162.67/475,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,606.19

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