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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,888.67, 710,869.73 and 158,346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,888.67, 710,869.73 and 158,346.69 is: 237,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,888.67 : 710,869.73 = 158,346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,888.67/710,869.73 = 158,346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,888.67x = 710,869.73 × 158,346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,888.67x = 112,563,868,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,563,868,766.69/473,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,532.31

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