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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,277.44, 837,290.34 and 158,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,277.44, 837,290.34 and 158,909.34 is: 238,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,277.44 : 837,290.34 = 158,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,277.44/837,290.34 = 158,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,277.44x = 837,290.34 × 158,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,277.44x = 133,053,255,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,255,317.78/558,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,328.20

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