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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,247.78, 805,594.30 and 158,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,247.78, 805,594.30 and 158,119.25 is: 237,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,247.78 : 805,594.30 = 158,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,247.78/805,594.30 = 158,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,247.78x = 805,594.30 × 158,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,247.78x = 127,379,966,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,379,966,520.28/537,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,097.24

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