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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,484.52, 537,602.84 and 158,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,484.52, 537,602.84 and 158,944.46 is: 238,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,484.52 : 537,602.84 = 158,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,484.52/537,602.84 = 158,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,484.52x = 537,602.84 × 158,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,484.52x = 85,448,989,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448,989,615.53/358,484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,361.73

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