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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,891.68, 710,874.24 and 158,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,891.68, 710,874.24 and 158,349.68 is: 237,536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,891.68 : 710,874.24 = 158,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,891.68/710,874.24 = 158,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,891.68x = 710,874.24 × 158,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,891.68x = 112,566,708,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,566,708,424.24/473,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,536.79

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