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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,111.41, 537,029.04 and 158,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,111.41, 537,029.04 and 158,322.14 is: 237,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,111.41 : 537,029.04 = 158,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,111.41/537,029.04 = 158,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,111.41x = 537,029.04 × 158,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,111.41x = 85,023,588,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023,588,791.23/358,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,422.17

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