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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,393.18, 507,634.76 and 158,454.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,393.18, 507,634.76 and 158,454.03 is: 237,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,393.18 : 507,634.76 = 158,454.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,393.18/507,634.76 = 158,454.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,393.18x = 507,634.76 × 158,454.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,393.18x = 80,436,774,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,436,774,362.13/338,393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,702.12

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