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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,554.52, 710,337.93 and 158,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,554.52, 710,337.93 and 158,011.42 is: 237,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,554.52 : 710,337.93 = 158,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,554.52/710,337.93 = 158,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,554.52x = 710,337.93 × 158,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,554.52x = 112,241,504,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,241,504,999.16/473,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,019.18

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