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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,002.20, 837,035.70 and 158,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,002.20, 837,035.70 and 158,672.20 is: 238,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,002.20 : 837,035.70 = 158,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,002.20/837,035.70 = 158,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,002.20x = 837,035.70 × 158,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,002.20x = 132,814,295,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,814,295,997.54/558,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,017.51

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