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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,968.16, 807,058.62 and 158,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,968.16, 807,058.62 and 158,895.72 is: 238,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,968.16 : 807,058.62 = 158,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,968.16/807,058.62 = 158,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,968.16x = 807,058.62 × 158,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,968.16x = 128,238,160,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,238,160,507.11/537,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,375.00

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