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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,310.03, 711,293.73 and 158,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,310.03, 711,293.73 and 158,693.14 is: 237,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,310.03 : 711,293.73 = 158,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,310.03/711,293.73 = 158,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,310.03x = 711,293.73 × 158,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,310.03x = 112,877,435,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,877,435,476.01/474,310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,982.39

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