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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,974.64, 717,069.98 and 158,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,974.64, 717,069.98 and 158,125.76 is: 237,224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,974.64 : 717,069.98 = 158,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,974.64/717,069.98 = 158,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,974.64x = 717,069.98 × 158,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,974.64x = 113,387,231,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,387,231,184.71/477,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,224.37

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