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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,281.77, 507,589.38 and 158,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,281.77, 507,589.38 and 158,379.36 is: 237,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,281.77 : 507,589.38 = 158,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,281.77/507,589.38 = 158,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,281.77x = 507,589.38 × 158,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,281.77x = 80,391,681,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,391,681,147.20/338,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,647.10

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