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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,841.04, 474,966.24 and 158,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,841.04, 474,966.24 and 158,884.92 is: 238,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,841.04 : 474,966.24 = 158,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,841.04/474,966.24 = 158,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,841.04x = 474,966.24 × 158,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,841.04x = 75,464,973,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,464,973,045.10/316,841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,179.29

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