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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,788, 806,732.76 and 158,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,788, 806,732.76 and 158,710.16 is: 238,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,788 : 806,732.76 = 158,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,788/806,732.76 = 158,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,788x = 806,732.76 × 158,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,788x = 128,036,685,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,036,685,416.84/537,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,080.22

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