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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,849.03, 838,281.41 and 159,489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,849.03, 838,281.41 and 159,489.85 is: 239,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,849.03 : 838,281.41 = 159,489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,849.03/838,281.41 = 159,489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,849.03x = 838,281.41 × 159,489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,849.03x = 133,697,375,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,697,375,541.24/558,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,237.02

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