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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,555.52, 710,339.44 and 158,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,555.52, 710,339.44 and 158,012.42 is: 237,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,555.52 : 710,339.44 = 158,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,555.52/710,339.44 = 158,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,555.52x = 710,339.44 × 158,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,555.52x = 112,242,453,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,242,453,935.85/473,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,020.69

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