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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,413.31, 836,161.68 and 158,086.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,413.31, 836,161.68 and 158,086.25 is: 237,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,413.31 : 836,161.68 = 158,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,413.31/836,161.68 = 158,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,413.31x = 836,161.68 × 158,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,413.31x = 132,185,663,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,185,663,932.52/557,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,141.20

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