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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,565.26, 557,205.28 and 158,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,565.26, 557,205.28 and 158,197.89 is: 237,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,565.26 : 557,205.28 = 158,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,565.26/557,205.28 = 158,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,565.26x = 557,205.28 × 158,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,565.26x = 88,148,701,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,148,701,286.88/371,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,236.12

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