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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,427.21, 504,192.48 and 158,981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,427.21, 504,192.48 and 158,981.32 is: 238,260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,427.21 : 504,192.48 = 158,981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,427.21/504,192.48 = 158,981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,427.21x = 504,192.48 × 158,981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,427.21x = 80,157,186,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,157,186,004.47/336,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,260.12

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