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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,719.68, 503,332.92 and 158,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,719.68, 503,332.92 and 158,126.64 is: 237,073.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,719.68 : 503,332.92 = 158,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,719.68/503,332.92 = 158,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,719.68x = 503,332.92 × 158,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,719.68x = 79,590,343,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,590,343,440.99/335,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,073.81

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