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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,214.88, 711,098.76 and 158,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,214.88, 711,098.76 and 158,587.04 is: 237,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,214.88 : 711,098.76 = 158,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,214.88/711,098.76 = 158,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,214.88x = 711,098.76 × 158,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,214.88x = 112,771,047,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,771,047,496.07/474,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,805.80

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