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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,759.84, 806,688.36 and 158,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,759.84, 806,688.36 and 158,679.84 is: 238,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,759.84 : 806,688.36 = 158,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,759.84/806,688.36 = 158,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,759.84x = 806,688.36 × 158,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,759.84x = 128,005,179,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,005,179,894.66/537,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,034.10

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