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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,667.04, 474,941.10 and 158,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,667.04, 474,941.10 and 158,853.12 is: 238,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,667.04 : 474,941.10 = 158,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,667.04/474,941.10 = 158,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,667.04x = 474,941.10 × 158,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,667.04x = 75,445,875,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,445,875,551.23/316,667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,249.85

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