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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,916.60, 710,874.90 and 158,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,916.60, 710,874.90 and 158,373.50 is: 237,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,916.60 : 710,874.90 = 158,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,916.60/710,874.90 = 158,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,916.60x = 710,874.90 × 158,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,916.60x = 112,583,747,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,583,747,752.34/473,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,560.25

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