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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,674.32, 777,983.94 and 158,845.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,674.32, 777,983.94 and 158,845.05 is: 238,259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,674.32 : 777,983.94 = 158,845.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,674.32/777,983.94 = 158,845.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,674.32x = 777,983.94 × 158,845.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,674.32x = 123,578,897,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,578,897,848.50/518,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,259.14

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