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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,663.27, 837,999.16 and 159,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,663.27, 837,999.16 and 159,303.71 is: 238,956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,663.27 : 837,999.16 = 159,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,663.27/837,999.16 = 159,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,663.27x = 837,999.16 × 159,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,663.27x = 133,496,375,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,496,375,164.88/558,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,956.78

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