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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,820.03, 778,253.90 and 158,965.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,820.03, 778,253.90 and 158,965.11 is: 238,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,820.03 : 778,253.90 = 158,965.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,820.03/778,253.90 = 158,965.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,820.03x = 778,253.90 × 158,965.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,820.03x = 123,715,216,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,715,216,026.60/518,820.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,454.97

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