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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,967.78, 692,970.74 and 158,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,967.78, 692,970.74 and 158,570.33 is: 237,862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,967.78 : 692,970.74 = 158,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,967.78/692,970.74 = 158,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,967.78x = 692,970.74 × 158,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,967.78x = 109,884,598,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,884,598,922.14/461,967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,862.04

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