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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,265.67, 724,987.67 and 159,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,265.67, 724,987.67 and 159,072.08 is: 238,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,265.67 : 724,987.67 = 159,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,265.67/724,987.67 = 159,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,265.67x = 724,987.67 × 159,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,265.67x = 115,325,292,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,325,292,220.96/483,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,637.46

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