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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,832.66, 949,247.55 and 159,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,832.66, 949,247.55 and 159,555.06 is: 239,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,832.66 : 949,247.55 = 159,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,832.66/949,247.55 = 159,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,832.66x = 949,247.55 × 159,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,832.66x = 151,457,249,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,457,249,795.10/632,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,332.23

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