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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,974.70, 846,011.79 and 159,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,974.70, 846,011.79 and 159,170.54 is: 238,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,974.70 : 846,011.79 = 159,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,974.70/846,011.79 = 159,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,974.70x = 846,011.79 × 159,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,974.70x = 134,660,149,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,660,149,230.61/563,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,769.84

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