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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,412.62, 836,150.72 and 158,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,412.62, 836,150.72 and 158,022 is: 237,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,412.62 : 836,150.72 = 158,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,412.62/836,150.72 = 158,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,412.62x = 836,150.72 × 158,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,412.62x = 132,130,208,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,130,208,285.73/557,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,042.01

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