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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,150.24, 738,167.04 and 159,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,150.24, 738,167.04 and 159,726.24 is: 239,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,150.24 : 738,167.04 = 159,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,150.24/738,167.04 = 159,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,150.24x = 738,167.04 × 159,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,150.24x = 117,904,645,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,904,645,791.13/492,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,570.43

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