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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,066.20, 738,099.30 and 159,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,066.20, 738,099.30 and 159,642.20 is: 239,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,066.20 : 738,099.30 = 159,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,066.20/738,099.30 = 159,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,066.20x = 738,099.30 × 159,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,066.20x = 117,831,796,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,831,796,070.46/492,066.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,463.30

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