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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,973.08, 475,304.09 and 156,864.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,973.08, 475,304.09 and 156,864.03 is: 235,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,973.08 : 475,304.09 = 156,864.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,973.08/475,304.09 = 156,864.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,973.08x = 475,304.09 × 156,864.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,973.08x = 74,558,112,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,112,466.17/316,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,219.07

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