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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,976.51, 717,072.78 and 158,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,976.51, 717,072.78 and 158,127.62 is: 237,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,976.51 : 717,072.78 = 158,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,976.51/717,072.78 = 158,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,976.51x = 717,072.78 × 158,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,976.51x = 113,389,012,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,389,012,068.18/477,976.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,227.16

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