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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,567.52, 557,208.65 and 158,200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,567.52, 557,208.65 and 158,200.16 is: 237,239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,567.52 : 557,208.65 = 158,200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,567.52/557,208.65 = 158,200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,567.52x = 557,208.65 × 158,200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,567.52x = 88,150,495,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,150,495,192.84/371,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,239.51

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