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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,277.16, 837,289.96 and 158,909.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,277.16, 837,289.96 and 158,909.10 is: 238,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,277.16 : 837,289.96 = 158,909.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,277.16/837,289.96 = 158,909.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,277.16x = 837,289.96 × 158,909.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,277.16x = 133,052,993,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,052,993,982.64/558,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,327.85

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