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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,771.50, 808,161.30 and 239,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,771.50, 808,161.30 and 239,171.54 is: 358,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,771.50 : 808,161.30 = 239,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,771.50/808,161.30 = 239,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,771.50x = 808,161.30 × 239,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,771.50x = 193,289,178,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,289,178,648.60/538,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,759.10

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