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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,150.76, 771,262.86 and 159,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,150.76, 771,262.86 and 159,119.12 is: 238,690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,150.76 : 771,262.86 = 159,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,150.76/771,262.86 = 159,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,150.76x = 771,262.86 × 159,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,150.76x = 122,722,667,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,722,667,571.88/514,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,690.04

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