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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,031.15, 738,046.73 and 159,607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,031.15, 738,046.73 and 159,607.15 is: 239,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,031.15 : 738,046.73 = 159,607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,031.15/738,046.73 = 159,607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,031.15x = 738,046.73 × 159,607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,031.15x = 117,797,535,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,797,535,142.12/492,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,410.73

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