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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,281.77, 807,580.55 and 159,212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,281.77, 807,580.55 and 159,212.50 is: 238,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,281.77 : 807,580.55 = 159,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,281.77/807,580.55 = 159,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,281.77x = 807,580.55 × 159,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,281.77x = 128,576,918,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,576,918,316.88/538,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,865.45

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