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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,245.28, 505,922.82 and 157,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,245.28, 505,922.82 and 157,510.44 is: 236,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,245.28 : 505,922.82 = 157,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,245.28/505,922.82 = 157,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,245.28x = 505,922.82 × 157,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,245.28x = 79,688,125,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,688,125,984.24/337,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,291.30

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