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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,083.09, 505,429.02 and 159,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,083.09, 505,429.02 and 159,588.60 is: 239,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,083.09 : 505,429.02 = 159,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,083.09/505,429.02 = 159,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,083.09x = 505,429.02 × 159,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,083.09x = 80,660,709,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660,709,701.17/337,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,290.29

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