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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,975.14, 717,070.72 and 158,126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,975.14, 717,070.72 and 158,126.26 is: 237,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,975.14 : 717,070.72 = 158,126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,975.14/717,070.72 = 158,126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,975.14x = 717,070.72 × 158,126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,975.14x = 113,387,707,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,387,707,523.75/477,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,225.11

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