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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,312.23, 744,105.43 and 159,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,312.23, 744,105.43 and 159,160.98 is: 238,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,312.23 : 744,105.43 = 159,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,312.23/744,105.43 = 159,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,312.23x = 744,105.43 × 159,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,312.23x = 118,432,549,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,432,549,462.12/496,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,625.09

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