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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,846.80, 838,205.40 and 159,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,846.80, 838,205.40 and 159,549.20 is: 239,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,846.80 : 838,205.40 = 159,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,846.80/838,205.40 = 159,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,846.80x = 838,205.40 × 159,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,846.80x = 133,735,001,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,735,001,005.68/558,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,305.30

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