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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,535.24, 837,676.68 and 159,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,535.24, 837,676.68 and 159,167.44 is: 238,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,535.24 : 837,676.68 = 159,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,535.24/837,676.68 = 159,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,535.24x = 837,676.68 × 159,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,535.24x = 133,330,852,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,330,852,703.30/558,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,715.20

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