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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,290.44, 837,309.84 and 158,922.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,290.44, 837,309.84 and 158,922.36 is: 238,347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,290.44 : 837,309.84 = 158,922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,290.44/837,309.84 = 158,922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,290.44x = 837,309.84 × 158,922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,290.44x = 133,067,255,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,067,255,824.02/558,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,347.72

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