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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,165.78, 738,248.70 and 159,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,165.78, 738,248.70 and 159,741.78 is: 239,612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,165.78 : 738,248.70 = 159,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,165.78/738,248.70 = 159,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,165.78x = 738,248.70 × 159,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,165.78x = 117,929,161,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,929,161,420.69/492,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,612.68

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