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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,084.09, 505,430.52 and 159,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,084.09, 505,430.52 and 159,589.60 is: 239,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,084.09 : 505,430.52 = 159,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,084.09/505,430.52 = 159,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,084.09x = 505,430.52 × 159,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,084.09x = 80,661,454,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,661,454,514.59/337,084.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,291.79

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