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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,264.38, 465,536.94 and 158,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,264.38, 465,536.94 and 158,382.99 is: 237,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,264.38 : 465,536.94 = 158,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,264.38/465,536.94 = 158,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,264.38x = 465,536.94 × 158,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,264.38x = 73,733,132,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,733,132,512.65/310,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,646.14

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