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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,990.20, 558,057.11 and 158,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,990.20, 558,057.11 and 158,755 is: 238,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,990.20 : 558,057.11 = 158,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,990.20/558,057.11 = 158,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,990.20x = 558,057.11 × 158,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,990.20x = 88,594,356,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,594,356,498.05/371,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,163.15

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