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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,243.36, 913,842.32 and 159,960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,243.36, 913,842.32 and 159,960.08 is: 239,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,243.36 : 913,842.32 = 159,960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,243.36/913,842.32 = 159,960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,243.36x = 913,842.32 × 159,960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,243.36x = 146,178,290,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,178,290,614.59/609,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,934.15

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