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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,327.24, 502,983.57 and 157,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,327.24, 502,983.57 and 157,735.82 is: 236,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,327.24 : 502,983.57 = 157,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,327.24/502,983.57 = 157,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,327.24x = 502,983.57 × 157,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,327.24x = 79,338,525,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,338,525,860.48/335,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,600.30

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