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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,127.70, 501,191.55 and 156,980.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,127.70, 501,191.55 and 156,980.70 is: 235,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,127.70 : 501,191.55 = 156,980.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,127.70/501,191.55 = 156,980.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,127.70x = 501,191.55 × 156,980.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,127.70x = 78,677,400,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677,400,353.09/334,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,471.05

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