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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,362.14, 561,601.28 and 158,221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,362.14, 561,601.28 and 158,221.79 is: 237,357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,362.14 : 561,601.28 = 158,221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,362.14/561,601.28 = 158,221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,362.14x = 561,601.28 × 158,221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,362.14x = 88,857,559,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857,559,481.44/374,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,357.22

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