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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,328.24, 474,492.33 and 158,519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,328.24, 474,492.33 and 158,519.76 is: 237,779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,328.24 : 474,492.33 = 158,519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,328.24/474,492.33 = 158,519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,328.24x = 474,492.33 × 158,519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,328.24x = 75,216,410,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,216,410,273.44/316,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,779.63

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