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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,250.01, 805,597.65 and 158,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,250.01, 805,597.65 and 158,121.48 is: 237,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,250.01 : 805,597.65 = 158,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,250.01/805,597.65 = 158,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,250.01x = 805,597.65 × 158,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,250.01x = 127,382,292,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382,292,702.52/537,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,100.59

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