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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,932.26, 913,402.17 and 159,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,932.26, 913,402.17 and 159,649.08 is: 239,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,932.26 : 913,402.17 = 159,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,932.26/913,402.17 = 159,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,932.26x = 913,402.17 × 159,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,932.26x = 145,823,816,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,823,816,110.50/608,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,474.61

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