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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,043.20, 837,097.20 and 158,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,043.20, 837,097.20 and 158,713.20 is: 238,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,043.20 : 837,097.20 = 158,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,043.20/837,097.20 = 158,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,043.20x = 837,097.20 × 158,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,043.20x = 132,858,375,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,858,375,323.04/558,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,079.01

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