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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,306.03, 711,287.73 and 158,689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,306.03, 711,287.73 and 158,689.13 is: 237,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,306.03 : 711,287.73 = 158,689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,306.03/711,287.73 = 158,689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,306.03x = 711,287.73 × 158,689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,306.03x = 112,873,627,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,873,627,496.94/474,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,976.37

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