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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,068.50, 505,750.36 and 159,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,068.50, 505,750.36 and 159,702.26 is: 239,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,068.50 : 505,750.36 = 159,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,068.50/505,750.36 = 159,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,068.50x = 505,750.36 × 159,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,068.50x = 80,769,475,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,769,475,487.81/337,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,623.33

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