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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,427.66, 593,136.90 and 158,766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,427.66, 593,136.90 and 158,766.18 is: 238,147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,427.66 : 593,136.90 = 158,766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,427.66/593,136.90 = 158,766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,427.66x = 593,136.90 × 158,766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,427.66x = 94,170,079,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,170,079,830.04/395,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,147.43

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