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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,487.15, 537,606.77 and 158,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,487.15, 537,606.77 and 158,947.08 is: 238,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,487.15 : 537,606.77 = 158,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,487.15/537,606.77 = 158,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,487.15x = 537,606.77 × 158,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,487.15x = 85,451,025,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,451,025,485.00/358,487.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,365.66

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