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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,084.84, 505,431.64 and 159,590.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,084.84, 505,431.64 and 159,590.35 is: 239,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,084.84 : 505,431.64 = 159,590.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,084.84/505,431.64 = 159,590.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,084.84x = 505,431.64 × 159,590.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,084.84x = 80,662,012,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,662,012,328.67/337,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,292.91

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