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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,747.54, 475,061.87 and 158,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,747.54, 475,061.87 and 158,933.62 is: 238,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,747.54 : 475,061.87 = 158,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,747.54/475,061.87 = 158,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,747.54x = 475,061.87 × 158,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,747.54x = 75,503,302,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,503,302,723.07/316,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,370.60

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