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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,311.23, 744,103.94 and 159,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,311.23, 744,103.94 and 159,159.98 is: 238,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,311.23 : 744,103.94 = 159,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,311.23/744,103.94 = 159,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,311.23x = 744,103.94 × 159,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,311.23x = 118,431,563,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,431,563,692.00/496,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,623.58

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