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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,024.95, 806,848.83 and 158,844.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,024.95, 806,848.83 and 158,844.51 is: 238,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,024.95 : 806,848.83 = 158,844.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,024.95/806,848.83 = 158,844.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,024.95x = 806,848.83 × 158,844.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,024.95x = 128,163,507,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,163,507,045.42/538,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,211.08

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