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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,553.73, 710,336.74 and 158,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,553.73, 710,336.74 and 158,010.63 is: 237,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,553.73 : 710,336.74 = 158,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,553.73/710,336.74 = 158,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,553.73x = 710,336.74 × 158,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,553.73x = 112,240,755,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,240,755,799.55/473,553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,018.00

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