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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,084.78, 505,431.55 and 159,590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,084.78, 505,431.55 and 159,590.29 is: 239,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,084.78 : 505,431.55 = 159,590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,084.78/505,431.55 = 159,590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,084.78x = 505,431.55 × 159,590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,084.78x = 80,661,966,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,661,966,575.56/337,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,292.82

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