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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,670.82, 777,978.69 and 158,841.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,670.82, 777,978.69 and 158,841.55 is: 238,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,670.82 : 777,978.69 = 158,841.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,670.82/777,978.69 = 158,841.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,670.82x = 777,978.69 × 158,841.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,670.82x = 123,575,340,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,575,340,986.57/518,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,253.89

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