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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,887.17, 710,867.48 and 158,345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,887.17, 710,867.48 and 158,345.19 is: 237,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,887.17 : 710,867.48 = 158,345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,887.17/710,867.48 = 158,345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,887.17x = 710,867.48 × 158,345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,887.17x = 112,562,445,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,562,445,393.70/473,887.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,530.05

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