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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,364.24, 948,476.52 and 159,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,364.24, 948,476.52 and 159,049.80 is: 238,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,364.24 : 948,476.52 = 159,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,364.24/948,476.52 = 159,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,364.24x = 948,476.52 × 159,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,364.24x = 150,855,000,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,855,000,810.70/632,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,557.13

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