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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,057.70, 738,086.55 and 159,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,057.70, 738,086.55 and 159,633.70 is: 239,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,057.70 : 738,086.55 = 159,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,057.70/738,086.55 = 159,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,057.70x = 738,086.55 × 159,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,057.70x = 117,823,486,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,823,486,896.74/492,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,450.55

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