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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,588.52, 557,240.12 and 158,221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,588.52, 557,240.12 and 158,221.16 is: 237,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,588.52 : 557,240.12 = 158,221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,588.52/557,240.12 = 158,221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,588.52x = 557,240.12 × 158,221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,588.52x = 88,167,178,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,167,178,184.94/371,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,271.00

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