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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,801.76, 736,202.08 and 158,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,801.76, 736,202.08 and 158,377.76 is: 237,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,801.76 : 736,202.08 = 158,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,801.76/736,202.08 = 158,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,801.76x = 736,202.08 × 158,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,801.76x = 116,598,036,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,598,036,337.74/490,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,566.46

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