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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,993.81, 505,241.02 and 159,293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,993.81, 505,241.02 and 159,293.17 is: 238,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,993.81 : 505,241.02 = 159,293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,993.81/505,241.02 = 159,293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,993.81x = 505,241.02 × 159,293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,993.81x = 80,481,443,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,481,443,689.83/336,993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,821.73

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