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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,280.92, 837,401.88 and 158,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,280.92, 837,401.88 and 158,923.92 is: 238,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,280.92 : 837,401.88 = 158,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,280.92/837,401.88 = 158,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,280.92x = 837,401.88 × 158,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,280.92x = 133,083,189,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,083,189,384.97/558,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,380.33

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