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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,766.92, 838,280.50 and 159,413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,766.92, 838,280.50 and 159,413.16 is: 239,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,766.92 : 838,280.50 = 159,413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,766.92/838,280.50 = 159,413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,766.92x = 838,280.50 × 159,413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,766.92x = 133,632,943,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,632,943,471.38/558,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,156.86

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