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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,001.92, 738,106.56 and 159,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,001.92, 738,106.56 and 159,552 is: 239,361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,001.92 : 738,106.56 = 159,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,001.92/738,106.56 = 159,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,001.92x = 738,106.56 × 159,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,001.92x = 117,766,377,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,766,377,861.12/492,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,361.62

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