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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,366.87, 836,050.29 and 158,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,366.87, 836,050.29 and 158,011.10 is: 237,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,366.87 : 836,050.29 = 158,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,366.87/836,050.29 = 158,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,366.87x = 836,050.29 × 158,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,366.87x = 132,105,224,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,105,224,340.62/557,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,016.64

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