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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,543.51, 837,946.80 and 159,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,543.51, 837,946.80 and 159,190.02 is: 238,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,543.51 : 837,946.80 = 159,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,543.51/837,946.80 = 159,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,543.51x = 837,946.80 × 159,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,543.51x = 133,392,767,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,392,767,850.94/558,543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,822.52

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