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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,368.56, 837,542.04 and 159,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,368.56, 837,542.04 and 159,011.92 is: 238,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,368.56 : 837,542.04 = 159,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,368.56/837,542.04 = 159,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,368.56x = 837,542.04 × 159,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,368.56x = 133,179,167,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,179,167,861.12/558,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,514.80

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