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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,330.55, 462,127.68 and 158,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,330.55, 462,127.68 and 158,642.55 is: 237,774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,330.55 : 462,127.68 = 158,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,330.55/462,127.68 = 158,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,330.55x = 462,127.68 × 158,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,330.55x = 73,313,113,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313,113,580.78/308,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,774.41

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