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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,268.16, 837,429.60 and 158,936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,268.16, 837,429.60 and 158,936.96 is: 238,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,268.16 : 837,429.60 = 158,936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,268.16/837,429.60 = 158,936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,268.16x = 837,429.60 × 158,936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,268.16x = 133,098,514,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,098,514,838.02/558,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,413.23

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