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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,256.48, 557,150.25 and 158,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,256.48, 557,150.25 and 158,173.73 is: 237,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,256.48 : 557,150.25 = 158,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,256.48/557,150.25 = 158,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,256.48x = 557,150.25 × 158,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,256.48x = 88,126,533,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,126,533,212.93/371,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,373.72

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