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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,022.36, 913,511.64 and 159,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,022.36, 913,511.64 and 159,739.64 is: 239,603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,022.36 : 913,511.64 = 159,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,022.36/913,511.64 = 159,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,022.36x = 913,511.64 × 159,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,022.36x = 145,924,020,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,924,020,509.41/609,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,603.72

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