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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,030.15, 738,045.23 and 159,606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,030.15, 738,045.23 and 159,606.15 is: 239,409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,030.15 : 738,045.23 = 159,606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,030.15/738,045.23 = 159,606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,030.15x = 738,045.23 × 159,606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,030.15x = 117,796,556,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,796,556,888.13/492,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,409.23

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