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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,272.70, 738,409.05 and 159,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,272.70, 738,409.05 and 159,848.70 is: 239,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,272.70 : 738,409.05 = 159,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,272.70/738,409.05 = 159,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,272.70x = 738,409.05 × 159,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,272.70x = 118,033,726,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,033,726,710.74/492,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,773.05

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