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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,268.40, 807,256.80 and 159,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,268.40, 807,256.80 and 159,188.40 is: 238,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,268.40 : 807,256.80 = 159,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,268.40/807,256.80 = 159,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,268.40x = 807,256.80 × 159,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,268.40x = 128,505,918,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,505,918,381.12/538,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,739.48

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