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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,671.90, 838,012.10 and 159,312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,671.90, 838,012.10 and 159,312.33 is: 238,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,671.90 : 838,012.10 = 159,312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,671.90/838,012.10 = 159,312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,671.90x = 838,012.10 × 159,312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,671.90x = 133,505,660,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,505,660,219.19/558,671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,969.71

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