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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,072.59, 505,413.27 and 159,578.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,072.59, 505,413.27 and 159,578.10 is: 239,274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,072.59 : 505,413.27 = 159,578.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,072.59/505,413.27 = 159,578.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,072.59x = 505,413.27 × 159,578.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,072.59x = 80,652,889,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,652,889,341.39/337,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,274.54

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