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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,316.06, 711,302.70 and 158,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,316.06, 711,302.70 and 158,699.14 is: 237,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,316.06 : 711,302.70 = 158,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,316.06/711,302.70 = 158,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,316.06x = 711,302.70 × 158,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,316.06x = 112,883,126,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,883,126,769.68/474,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,991.37

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