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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,751.32, 838,154.66 and 159,450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,751.32, 838,154.66 and 159,450.93 is: 239,184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,751.32 : 838,154.66 = 159,450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,751.32/838,154.66 = 159,450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,751.32x = 838,154.66 × 159,450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,751.32x = 133,644,539,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,644,539,223.58/558,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,184.29

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