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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,522.65, 837,811.65 and 159,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,522.65, 837,811.65 and 159,222.24 is: 238,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,522.65 : 837,811.65 = 159,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,522.65/837,811.65 = 159,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,522.65x = 837,811.65 × 159,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,522.65x = 133,398,248,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,398,248,208.18/558,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,841.25

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