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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,932.33, 844,303.48 and 158,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,932.33, 844,303.48 and 158,031.68 is: 237,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,932.33 : 844,303.48 = 158,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,932.33/844,303.48 = 158,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,932.33x = 844,303.48 × 158,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,932.33x = 133,426,697,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,426,697,374.25/562,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,020.85

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