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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,893.96, 710,877.58 and 158,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,893.96, 710,877.58 and 158,351.96 is: 237,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,893.96 : 710,877.58 = 158,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,893.96/710,877.58 = 158,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,893.96x = 710,877.58 × 158,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,893.96x = 112,568,858,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,568,858,113.06/473,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,540.18

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