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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,727.36, 847,124.16 and 159,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,727.36, 847,124.16 and 159,885.76 is: 239,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,727.36 : 847,124.16 = 159,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,727.36/847,124.16 = 159,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,727.36x = 847,124.16 × 159,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,727.36x = 135,443,090,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,443,090,135.96/564,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,838.02

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