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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,782.24, 537,867.74 and 158,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,782.24, 537,867.74 and 158,993.70 is: 238,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,782.24 : 537,867.74 = 158,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,782.24/537,867.74 = 158,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,782.24x = 537,867.74 × 158,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,782.24x = 85,517,582,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,517,582,093.24/358,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,355.12

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