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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,804.03, 838,237.02 and 159,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,804.03, 838,237.02 and 159,414.09 is: 239,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,804.03 : 838,237.02 = 159,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,804.03/838,237.02 = 159,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,804.03x = 838,237.02 × 159,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,804.03x = 133,626,791,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,626,791,747.61/558,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,129.97

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