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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,259.59, 805,889.38 and 158,180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,259.59, 805,889.38 and 158,180.39 is: 237,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,259.59 : 805,889.38 = 158,180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,259.59/805,889.38 = 158,180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,259.59x = 805,889.38 × 158,180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,259.59x = 127,475,892,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,475,892,296.95/537,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,270.58

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