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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,333.55, 462,132.18 and 158,645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,333.55, 462,132.18 and 158,645.55 is: 237,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,333.55 : 462,132.18 = 158,645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,333.55/462,132.18 = 158,645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,333.55x = 462,132.18 × 158,645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,333.55x = 73,315,213,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,315,213,868.80/308,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,778.90

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