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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,067.70, 738,101.55 and 159,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,067.70, 738,101.55 and 159,643.70 is: 239,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,067.70 : 738,101.55 = 159,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,067.70/738,101.55 = 159,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,067.70x = 738,101.55 × 159,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,067.70x = 117,833,262,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,833,262,417.74/492,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,465.55

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