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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,545.20, 800,244.90 and 159,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,545.20, 800,244.90 and 159,568.20 is: 239,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,545.20 : 800,244.90 = 159,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,545.20/800,244.90 = 159,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,545.20x = 800,244.90 × 159,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,545.20x = 127,693,638,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,693,638,252.18/533,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,330.50

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