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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,837.02, 474,960.24 and 158,880.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,837.02, 474,960.24 and 158,880.90 is: 238,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,837.02 : 474,960.24 = 158,880.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,837.02/474,960.24 = 158,880.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,837.02x = 474,960.24 × 158,880.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,837.02x = 75,462,110,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462,110,395.42/316,837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,173.27

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