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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,811.52, 806,739.62 and 158,732.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,811.52, 806,739.62 and 158,732.33 is: 238,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,811.52 : 806,739.62 = 158,732.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,811.52/806,739.62 = 158,732.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,811.52x = 806,739.62 × 158,732.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,811.52x = 128,055,654,758.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,055,654,758.56/537,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,105.08

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