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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,158.36, 712,663.19 and 155,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,158.36, 712,663.19 and 155,307.79 is: 232,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,158.36 : 712,663.19 = 155,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,158.36/712,663.19 = 155,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,158.36x = 712,663.19 × 155,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,158.36x = 110,682,142,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682,142,495.05/475,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,937.38

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