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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,535.71, 806,169.11 and 158,381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,535.71, 806,169.11 and 158,381.19 is: 237,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,535.71 : 806,169.11 = 158,381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,535.71/806,169.11 = 158,381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,535.71x = 806,169.11 × 158,381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,535.71x = 127,682,022,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,682,022,191.14/537,535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,532.17

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