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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,430.83, 507,535.52 and 158,460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,430.83, 507,535.52 and 158,460.55 is: 237,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,430.83 : 507,535.52 = 158,460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,430.83/507,535.52 = 158,460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,430.83x = 507,535.52 × 158,460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,430.83x = 80,424,359,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424,359,328.82/338,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,638.98

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