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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,869.26, 508,279.86 and 158,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,869.26, 508,279.86 and 158,994.18 is: 238,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,869.26 : 508,279.86 = 158,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,869.26/508,279.86 = 158,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,869.26x = 508,279.86 × 158,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,869.26x = 80,813,539,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,813,539,551.21/338,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,480.00

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