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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,072.20, 738,108.30 and 159,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,072.20, 738,108.30 and 159,648.20 is: 239,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,072.20 : 738,108.30 = 159,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,072.20/738,108.30 = 159,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,072.20x = 738,108.30 × 159,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,072.20x = 117,837,661,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,837,661,500.06/492,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,472.30

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