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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,251.12, 505,811.68 and 157,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,251.12, 505,811.68 and 157,286.88 is: 235,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,251.12 : 505,811.68 = 157,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,251.12/505,811.68 = 157,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,251.12x = 505,811.68 × 157,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,251.12x = 79,557,541,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,557,541,014.76/337,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,900.01

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