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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,394.18, 507,636.26 and 158,455.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,394.18, 507,636.26 and 158,455.03 is: 237,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,394.18 : 507,636.26 = 158,455.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,394.18/507,636.26 = 158,455.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,394.18x = 507,636.26 × 158,455.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,394.18x = 80,437,518,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,437,518,807.39/338,394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,703.61

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