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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,159.52, 744,243.84 and 159,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,159.52, 744,243.84 and 159,200.84 is: 238,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,159.52 : 744,243.84 = 159,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,159.52/744,243.84 = 159,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,159.52x = 744,243.84 × 159,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,159.52x = 118,484,244,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,484,244,492.83/496,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,802.72

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