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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,670.64, 836,504.28 and 158,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,670.64, 836,504.28 and 158,311.76 is: 237,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,670.64 : 836,504.28 = 158,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,670.64/836,504.28 = 158,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,670.64x = 836,504.28 × 158,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,670.64x = 132,428,464,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,428,464,814.33/557,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,467.16

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