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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,005.71, 503,833.57 and 158,465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,005.71, 503,833.57 and 158,465.05 is: 237,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,005.71 : 503,833.57 = 158,465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,005.71/503,833.57 = 158,465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,005.71x = 503,833.57 × 158,465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,005.71x = 79,840,010,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,840,010,205.98/336,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,615.04

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