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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,038.70, 738,058.05 and 159,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,038.70, 738,058.05 and 159,614.70 is: 239,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,038.70 : 738,058.05 = 159,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,038.70/738,058.05 = 159,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,038.70x = 738,058.05 × 159,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,038.70x = 117,804,914,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,804,914,233.34/492,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,422.05

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