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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,254.08, 724,696.43 and 158,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,254.08, 724,696.43 and 158,966.73 is: 238,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,254.08 : 724,696.43 = 158,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,254.08/724,696.43 = 158,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,254.08x = 724,696.43 × 158,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,254.08x = 115,202,621,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202,621,719.77/483,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,389.34

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