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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,446.08, 593,168.97 and 158,788.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,446.08, 593,168.97 and 158,788.69 is: 238,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,446.08 : 593,168.97 = 158,788.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,446.08/593,168.97 = 158,788.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,446.08x = 593,168.97 × 158,788.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,446.08x = 94,188,522,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188,522,807.48/395,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,182.97

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