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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,248.12, 751,623.34 and 159,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,248.12, 751,623.34 and 159,647 is: 239,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,248.12 : 751,623.34 = 159,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,248.12/751,623.34 = 159,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,248.12x = 751,623.34 × 159,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,248.12x = 119,994,411,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,994,411,360.98/501,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,391.24

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