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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,951.46, 505,177.47 and 159,250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,951.46, 505,177.47 and 159,250.87 is: 238,758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,951.46 : 505,177.47 = 159,250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,951.46/505,177.47 = 159,250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,951.46x = 505,177.47 × 159,250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,951.46x = 80,449,951,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,449,951,601.90/336,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,758.28

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