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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,726.08, 737,212.46 and 154,571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,726.08, 737,212.46 and 154,571.68 is: 231,739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,726.08 : 737,212.46 = 154,571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,726.08/737,212.46 = 154,571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,726.08x = 737,212.46 × 154,571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,726.08x = 113,952,167,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,952,167,002.53/491,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,739.12

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