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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,945.15, 462,208.35 and 158,290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,945.15, 462,208.35 and 158,290.53 is: 237,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,945.15 : 462,208.35 = 158,290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,945.15/462,208.35 = 158,290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,945.15x = 462,208.35 × 158,290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,945.15x = 73,163,206,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,163,206,370.31/307,945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,585.19

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