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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,666.04, 474,939.60 and 158,852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,666.04, 474,939.60 and 158,852.12 is: 238,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,666.04 : 474,939.60 = 158,852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,666.04/474,939.60 = 158,852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,666.04x = 474,939.60 × 158,852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,666.04x = 75,445,162,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,445,162,331.95/316,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,248.35

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