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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,357.17, 837,540.68 and 158,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,357.17, 837,540.68 and 158,997.60 is: 238,497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,357.17 : 837,540.68 = 158,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,357.17/837,540.68 = 158,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,357.17x = 837,540.68 × 158,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,357.17x = 133,166,957,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,166,957,227.38/558,357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,497.80

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