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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,393.13, 806,096.61 and 158,227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,393.13, 806,096.61 and 158,227.65 is: 237,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,393.13 : 806,096.61 = 158,227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,393.13/806,096.61 = 158,227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,393.13x = 806,096.61 × 158,227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,393.13x = 127,546,771,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,546,771,482.13/537,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,343.51

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