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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,936.40, 808,404.60 and 159,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,936.40, 808,404.60 and 159,870.80 is: 239,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,936.40 : 808,404.60 = 159,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,936.40/808,404.60 = 159,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,936.40x = 808,404.60 × 159,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,936.40x = 129,240,290,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,240,290,125.68/538,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,806.20

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