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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,622.15, 537,683.55 and 158,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,622.15, 537,683.55 and 158,834.24 is: 238,140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,622.15 : 537,683.55 = 158,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,622.15/537,683.55 = 158,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,622.15x = 537,683.55 × 158,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,622.15x = 85,402,555,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,402,555,336.33/358,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,140.77

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