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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,923.44, 507,765.51 and 158,678.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,923.44, 507,765.51 and 158,678.19 is: 237,727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,923.44 : 507,765.51 = 158,678.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,923.44/507,765.51 = 158,678.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,923.44x = 507,765.51 × 158,678.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,923.44x = 80,571,312,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,571,312,071.23/338,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,727.18

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