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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,950.52, 536,789.30 and 158,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,950.52, 536,789.30 and 158,161.86 is: 237,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,950.52 : 536,789.30 = 158,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,950.52/536,789.30 = 158,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,950.52x = 536,789.30 × 158,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,950.52x = 84,899,593,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,899,593,325.29/357,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,182.48

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