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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,375.77, 846,457.18 and 159,564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,375.77, 846,457.18 and 159,564.75 is: 239,317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,375.77 : 846,457.18 = 159,564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,375.77/846,457.18 = 159,564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,375.77x = 846,457.18 × 159,564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,375.77x = 135,064,728,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,064,728,312.41/564,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,317.02

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