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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,283.28, 807,582.81 and 159,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,283.28, 807,582.81 and 159,214 is: 238,867.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,283.28 : 807,582.81 = 159,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,283.28/807,582.81 = 159,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,283.28x = 807,582.81 × 159,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,283.28x = 128,578,489,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,578,489,511.34/538,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,867.70

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