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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,246.08, 537,285.12 and 158,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,246.08, 537,285.12 and 158,457.60 is: 237,649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,246.08 : 537,285.12 = 158,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,246.08/537,285.12 = 158,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,246.08x = 537,285.12 × 158,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,246.08x = 85,136,910,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,136,910,630.91/358,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,649.25

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