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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,267.83, 837,406.80 and 158,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,267.83, 837,406.80 and 158,908.44 is: 238,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,267.83 : 837,406.80 = 158,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,267.83/837,406.80 = 158,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,267.83x = 837,406.80 × 158,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,267.83x = 133,071,008,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,071,008,233.39/558,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,364.10

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