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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,290.88, 837,312.12 and 158,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,290.88, 837,312.12 and 158,924.16 is: 238,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,290.88 : 837,312.12 = 158,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,290.88/837,312.12 = 158,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,290.88x = 837,312.12 × 158,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,290.88x = 133,069,125,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,069,125,328.82/558,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,350.88

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