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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,794.66, 806,503.81 and 158,614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,794.66, 806,503.81 and 158,614.73 is: 237,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,794.66 : 806,503.81 = 158,614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,794.66/806,503.81 = 158,614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,794.66x = 806,503.81 × 158,614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,794.66x = 127,923,384,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,923,384,067.12/537,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,866.59

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