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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,218.40, 807,181.80 and 159,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,218.40, 807,181.80 and 159,138.40 is: 238,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,218.40 : 807,181.80 = 159,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,218.40/807,181.80 = 159,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,218.40x = 807,181.80 × 159,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,218.40x = 128,453,620,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,453,620,161.12/538,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,664.49

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