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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,246.78, 805,592.80 and 158,118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,246.78, 805,592.80 and 158,118.25 is: 237,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,246.78 : 805,592.80 = 158,118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,246.78/805,592.80 = 158,118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,246.78x = 805,592.80 × 158,118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,246.78x = 127,378,925,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,378,925,930.84/537,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,095.75

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