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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,757.90, 838,266.99 and 159,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,757.90, 838,266.99 and 159,404.14 is: 239,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,757.90 : 838,266.99 = 159,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,757.90/838,266.99 = 159,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,757.90x = 838,266.99 × 159,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,757.90x = 133,623,228,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,623,228,631.34/558,757.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,143.34

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