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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,851, 501,849.36 and 156,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,851, 501,849.36 and 156,966.12 is: 235,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,851 : 501,849.36 = 156,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,851/501,849.36 = 156,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,851x = 501,849.36 × 156,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,851x = 78,773,346,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773,346,863.68/334,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,248.95

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