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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,249.78, 805,597.30 and 158,121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,249.78, 805,597.30 and 158,121.25 is: 237,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,249.78 : 805,597.30 = 158,121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,249.78/805,597.30 = 158,121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,249.78x = 805,597.30 × 158,121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,249.78x = 127,382,052,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382,052,072.63/537,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,100.24

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