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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,747.04, 475,061.12 and 158,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,747.04, 475,061.12 and 158,933.12 is: 238,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,747.04 : 475,061.12 = 158,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,747.04/475,061.12 = 158,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,747.04x = 475,061.12 × 158,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,747.04x = 75,502,945,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,502,945,992.29/316,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,369.85

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