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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,445.61, 710,171.11 and 157,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,445.61, 710,171.11 and 157,901.60 is: 236,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,445.61 : 710,171.11 = 157,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,445.61/710,171.11 = 157,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,445.61x = 710,171.11 × 157,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,445.61x = 112,137,156,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,137,156,515.58/473,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,853.30

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