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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,621.40, 537,682.42 and 158,833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,621.40, 537,682.42 and 158,833.49 is: 238,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,621.40 : 537,682.42 = 158,833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,621.40/537,682.42 = 158,833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,621.40x = 537,682.42 × 158,833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,621.40x = 85,401,973,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,401,973,881.53/358,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,139.65

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