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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,265.44, 771,601.26 and 159,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,265.44, 771,601.26 and 159,307.15 is: 239,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,265.44 : 771,601.26 = 159,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,265.44/771,601.26 = 159,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,265.44x = 771,601.26 × 159,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,265.44x = 122,921,597,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,921,597,667.01/514,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,023.64

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