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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,887.37, 806,918.62 and 158,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,887.37, 806,918.62 and 158,846.44 is: 238,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,887.37 : 806,918.62 = 158,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,887.37/806,918.62 = 158,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,887.37x = 806,918.62 × 158,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,887.37x = 128,176,150,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,176,150,156.71/537,887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,295.52

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