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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,362.25, 948,473.51 and 159,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,362.25, 948,473.51 and 159,047.80 is: 238,554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,362.25 : 948,473.51 = 159,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,362.25/948,473.51 = 159,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,362.25x = 948,473.51 × 159,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,362.25x = 150,852,625,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,852,625,123.78/632,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,554.13

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