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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,977.41, 836,840.36 and 158,609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,977.41, 836,840.36 and 158,609.34 is: 237,878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,977.41 : 836,840.36 = 158,609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,977.41/836,840.36 = 158,609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,977.41x = 836,840.36 × 158,609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,977.41x = 132,730,697,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,730,697,581.49/557,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,878.26

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