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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,987.82, 558,053.55 and 158,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,987.82, 558,053.55 and 158,752.62 is: 238,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,987.82 : 558,053.55 = 158,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,987.82/558,053.55 = 158,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,987.82x = 558,053.55 × 158,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,987.82x = 88,592,463,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592,463,162.80/371,987.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,159.58

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