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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,229.59, 502,512.24 and 157,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,229.59, 502,512.24 and 157,418.30 is: 235,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,229.59 : 502,512.24 = 157,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,229.59/502,512.24 = 157,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,229.59x = 502,512.24 × 157,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,229.59x = 79,104,622,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,104,622,549.99/335,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,971.48

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