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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,151.24, 738,168.54 and 159,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,151.24, 738,168.54 and 159,727.24 is: 239,571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,151.24 : 738,168.54 = 159,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,151.24/738,168.54 = 159,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,151.24x = 738,168.54 × 159,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,151.24x = 117,905,623,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,905,623,549.03/492,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,571.93

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