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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,314.80, 474,229.20 and 158,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,314.80, 474,229.20 and 158,656.40 is: 237,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,314.80 : 474,229.20 = 158,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,314.80/474,229.20 = 158,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,314.80x = 474,229.20 × 158,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,314.80x = 75,239,497,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,239,497,646.88/316,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,862.72

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