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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,423.40, 737,135.10 and 158,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,423.40, 737,135.10 and 158,999.40 is: 238,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,423.40 : 737,135.10 = 158,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,423.40/737,135.10 = 158,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,423.40x = 737,135.10 × 158,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,423.40x = 117,204,038,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204,038,618.94/491,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,499.10

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