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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,012.46, 503,843.69 and 158,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,012.46, 503,843.69 and 158,471.80 is: 237,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,012.46 : 503,843.69 = 158,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,012.46/503,843.69 = 158,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,012.46x = 503,843.69 × 158,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,012.46x = 79,845,015,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,845,015,609.51/336,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,625.16

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