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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,424.08, 712,689.52 and 159,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,424.08, 712,689.52 and 159,659.56 is: 239,339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,424.08 : 712,689.52 = 159,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,424.08/712,689.52 = 159,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,424.08x = 712,689.52 × 159,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,424.08x = 113,787,695,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,787,695,179.81/475,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,339.36

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