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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,369.88, 948,484.94 and 159,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,369.88, 948,484.94 and 159,055.42 is: 238,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,369.88 : 948,484.94 = 159,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,369.88/948,484.94 = 159,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,369.88x = 948,484.94 × 159,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,369.88x = 150,861,670,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,861,670,495.38/632,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,565.55

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