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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,986.16, 836,853.46 and 158,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,986.16, 836,853.46 and 158,618.10 is: 237,891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,986.16 : 836,853.46 = 158,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,986.16/836,853.46 = 158,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,986.16x = 836,853.46 × 158,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,986.16x = 132,740,105,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,740,105,803.63/557,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,891.39

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