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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,481.52, 537,598.34 and 158,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,481.52, 537,598.34 and 158,941.46 is: 238,357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,481.52 : 537,598.34 = 158,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,481.52/537,598.34 = 158,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,481.52x = 537,598.34 × 158,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,481.52x = 85,446,661,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446,661,570.48/358,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,357.23

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