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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,844.65, 806,854.61 and 158,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,844.65, 806,854.61 and 158,803.70 is: 238,231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,844.65 : 806,854.61 = 158,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,844.65/806,854.61 = 158,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,844.65x = 806,854.61 × 158,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,844.65x = 128,131,492,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,131,492,601.77/537,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,231.42

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