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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,085.09, 505,432.02 and 159,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,085.09, 505,432.02 and 159,590.60 is: 239,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,085.09 : 505,432.02 = 159,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,085.09/505,432.02 = 159,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,085.09x = 505,432.02 × 159,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,085.09x = 80,662,199,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,662,199,331.01/337,085.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,293.29

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