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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,810.01, 778,238.88 and 158,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,810.01, 778,238.88 and 158,955.09 is: 238,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,810.01 : 778,238.88 = 158,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,810.01/778,238.88 = 158,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,810.01x = 778,238.88 × 158,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,810.01x = 123,705,030,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,705,030,417.12/518,810.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,439.95

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