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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,276.20, 738,414.30 and 159,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,276.20, 738,414.30 and 159,852.20 is: 239,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,276.20 : 738,414.30 = 159,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,276.20/738,414.30 = 159,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,276.20x = 738,414.30 × 159,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,276.20x = 118,037,150,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,037,150,366.46/492,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,778.30

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