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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,055.70, 738,083.55 and 159,631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,055.70, 738,083.55 and 159,631.70 is: 239,447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,055.70 : 738,083.55 = 159,631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,055.70/738,083.55 = 159,631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,055.70x = 738,083.55 × 159,631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,055.70x = 117,821,531,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,821,531,828.54/492,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,447.55

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