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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,271.68, 837,280.80 and 158,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,271.68, 837,280.80 and 158,904 is: 238,319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,271.68 : 837,280.80 = 158,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,271.68/837,280.80 = 158,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,271.68x = 837,280.80 × 158,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,271.68x = 133,047,268,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,047,268,243.20/558,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,319.93

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