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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,254.16, 744,310.82 and 159,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,254.16, 744,310.82 and 159,251.23 is: 238,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,254.16 : 744,310.82 = 159,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,254.16/744,310.82 = 159,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,254.16x = 744,310.82 × 159,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,254.16x = 118,532,413,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,532,413,587.31/496,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,854.25

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