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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,317.70, 946,976.55 and 158,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,317.70, 946,976.55 and 158,002.30 is: 237,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,317.70 : 946,976.55 = 158,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,317.70/946,976.55 = 158,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,317.70x = 946,976.55 × 158,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,317.70x = 149,624,472,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,624,472,946.07/631,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,003.45

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