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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,299.60, 807,449.39 and 159,190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,299.60, 807,449.39 and 159,190.79 is: 238,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,299.60 : 807,449.39 = 159,190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,299.60/807,449.39 = 159,190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,299.60x = 807,449.39 × 159,190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,299.60x = 128,538,505,667.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,538,505,667.78/538,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,786.18

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