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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,073.20, 738,109.80 and 159,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,073.20, 738,109.80 and 159,649.20 is: 239,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,073.20 : 738,109.80 = 159,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,073.20/738,109.80 = 159,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,073.20x = 738,109.80 × 159,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,073.20x = 117,838,639,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,838,639,082.16/492,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,473.80

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