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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,219.90, 778,961.34 and 159,409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,219.90, 778,961.34 and 159,409.11 is: 239,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,219.90 : 778,961.34 = 159,409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,219.90/778,961.34 = 159,409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,219.90x = 778,961.34 × 159,409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,219.90x = 124,173,533,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,173,533,933.81/519,219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,154.03

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