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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,662.27, 837,997.66 and 159,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,662.27, 837,997.66 and 159,302.71 is: 238,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,662.27 : 837,997.66 = 159,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,662.27/837,997.66 = 159,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,662.27x = 837,997.66 × 159,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,662.27x = 133,495,294,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,495,294,021.67/558,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,955.27

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