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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,934.33, 844,306.49 and 158,033.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,934.33, 844,306.49 and 158,033.69 is: 237,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,934.33 : 844,306.49 = 158,033.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,934.33/844,306.49 = 158,033.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,934.33x = 844,306.49 × 158,033.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,934.33x = 133,428,865,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,428,865,093.95/562,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,023.86

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