Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,026.36, 503,864.50 and 158,485.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336,026.36, 503,864.50 and 158,485.68 is: 237,645.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,026.36 : 503,864.50 = 158,485.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,026.36/503,864.50 = 158,485.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,026.36x = 503,864.50 × 158,485.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,026.36x = 79,855,307,910.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,855,307,910.36/336,026.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,645.96
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