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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,146.28, 808,580.97 and 159,977.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,146.28, 808,580.97 and 159,977.33 is: 239,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,146.28 : 808,580.97 = 159,977.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,146.28/808,580.97 = 159,977.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,146.28x = 808,580.97 × 159,977.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,146.28x = 129,354,620,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,354,620,626.51/539,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,924.91

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