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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,085, 504,938.48 and 156,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,085, 504,938.48 and 156,898.08 is: 235,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,085 : 504,938.48 = 156,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,085/504,938.48 = 156,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,085x = 504,938.48 × 156,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,085x = 79,223,878,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,223,878,030.12/337,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,026.41

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