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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,975.70, 846,013.29 and 159,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,975.70, 846,013.29 and 159,171.54 is: 238,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,975.70 : 846,013.29 = 159,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,975.70/846,013.29 = 159,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,975.70x = 846,013.29 × 159,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,975.70x = 134,661,238,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,661,238,229.77/563,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,771.35

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