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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,827.20, 838,273.20 and 159,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,827.20, 838,273.20 and 159,497.20 is: 239,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,827.20 : 838,273.20 = 159,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,827.20/838,273.20 = 159,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,827.20x = 838,273.20 × 159,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,827.20x = 133,702,228,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,702,228,235.04/558,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,255.05

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