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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,201.39, 805,668.08 and 158,046.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,201.39, 805,668.08 and 158,046.63 is: 237,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,201.39 : 805,668.08 = 158,046.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,201.39/805,668.08 = 158,046.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,201.39x = 805,668.08 × 158,046.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,201.39x = 127,333,124,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,333,124,152.34/537,201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,030.52

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