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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,011.36, 505,267.56 and 159,310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,011.36, 505,267.56 and 159,310.86 is: 238,848.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,011.36 : 505,267.56 = 159,310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,011.36/505,267.56 = 159,310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,011.36x = 505,267.56 × 159,310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,011.36x = 80,494,609,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494,609,513.70/337,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,848.36

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