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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,787.13, 806,731.45 and 158,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,787.13, 806,731.45 and 158,709.29 is: 238,078.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,787.13 : 806,731.45 = 158,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,787.13/806,731.45 = 158,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,787.13x = 806,731.45 × 158,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,787.13x = 128,035,771,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,035,771,219.74/537,787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,078.91

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