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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,322.74, 502,976.82 and 157,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,322.74, 502,976.82 and 157,731.32 is: 236,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,322.74 : 502,976.82 = 157,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,322.74/502,976.82 = 157,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,322.74x = 502,976.82 × 157,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,322.74x = 79,335,197,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,335,197,748.00/335,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,593.55

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