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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,589.52, 557,241.62 and 158,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,589.52, 557,241.62 and 158,222.16 is: 237,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,589.52 : 557,241.62 = 158,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,589.52/557,241.62 = 158,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,589.52x = 557,241.62 × 158,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,589.52x = 88,167,972,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,167,972,758.30/371,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,272.50

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