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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,962.10, 913,443.15 and 159,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,962.10, 913,443.15 and 159,682.10 is: 239,523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,962.10 : 913,443.15 = 159,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,962.10/913,443.15 = 159,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,962.10x = 913,443.15 × 159,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,962.10x = 145,860,520,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,860,520,422.62/608,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,523.15

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