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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,385.99, 836,077.41 and 158,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,385.99, 836,077.41 and 158,030.16 is: 237,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,385.99 : 836,077.41 = 158,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,385.99/836,077.41 = 158,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,385.99x = 836,077.41 × 158,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,385.99x = 132,125,446,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,125,446,874.69/557,385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,044.79

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