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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,252.08, 724,693.43 and 158,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,252.08, 724,693.43 and 158,964.73 is: 238,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,252.08 : 724,693.43 = 158,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,252.08/724,693.43 = 158,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,252.08x = 724,693.43 × 158,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,252.08x = 115,200,694,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,200,694,018.40/483,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,386.34

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