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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,741.54, 475,052.91 and 158,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,741.54, 475,052.91 and 158,927.62 is: 238,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,741.54 : 475,052.91 = 158,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,741.54/475,052.91 = 158,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,741.54x = 475,052.91 × 158,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,741.54x = 75,499,028,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,499,028,360.37/316,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,361.63

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