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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,069.36, 473,857.96 and 158,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,069.36, 473,857.96 and 158,216.56 is: 237,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,069.36 : 473,857.96 = 158,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,069.36/473,857.96 = 158,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,069.36x = 473,857.96 × 158,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,069.36x = 74,972,176,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,176,359.82/316,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,201.66

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