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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,272.91, 837,283.59 and 158,904.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,272.91, 837,283.59 and 158,904.84 is: 238,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,272.91 : 837,283.59 = 158,904.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,272.91/837,283.59 = 158,904.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,272.91x = 837,283.59 × 158,904.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,272.91x = 133,048,414,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,048,414,903.58/558,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,321.46

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