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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,167.24, 837,243.66 and 137,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,167.24, 837,243.66 and 137,446.76 is: 206,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,167.24 : 837,243.66 = 137,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,167.24/837,243.66 = 137,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,167.24x = 837,243.66 × 137,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,167.24x = 115,076,428,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,076,428,397.54/558,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,168.37

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