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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,541.40, 737,312.10 and 159,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,541.40, 737,312.10 and 159,117.40 is: 238,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,541.40 : 737,312.10 = 159,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,541.40/737,312.10 = 159,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,541.40x = 737,312.10 × 159,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,541.40x = 117,319,184,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,319,184,340.54/491,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,676.10

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