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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,121.94, 771,215.58 and 159,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,121.94, 771,215.58 and 159,106.14 is: 238,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,121.94 : 771,215.58 = 159,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,121.94/771,215.58 = 159,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,121.94x = 771,215.58 × 159,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,121.94x = 122,705,134,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,705,134,041.66/514,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,669.32

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