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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,067, 505,748.10 and 159,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,067, 505,748.10 and 159,700.76 is: 239,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,067 : 505,748.10 = 159,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,067/505,748.10 = 159,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,067x = 505,748.10 × 159,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,067x = 80,768,355,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,768,355,938.56/337,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,621.07

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