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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,064.70, 738,097.05 and 159,640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,064.70, 738,097.05 and 159,640.70 is: 239,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,064.70 : 738,097.05 = 159,640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,064.70/738,097.05 = 159,640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,064.70x = 738,097.05 × 159,640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,064.70x = 117,830,329,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,830,329,729.94/492,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,461.05

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