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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,012.36, 505,269.06 and 159,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,012.36, 505,269.06 and 159,311.86 is: 238,849.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,012.36 : 505,269.06 = 159,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,012.36/505,269.06 = 159,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,012.36x = 505,269.06 × 159,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,012.36x = 80,495,353,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495,353,749.05/337,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,849.86

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