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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,086.84, 505,434.63 and 159,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,086.84, 505,434.63 and 159,592.35 is: 239,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,086.84 : 505,434.63 = 159,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,086.84/505,434.63 = 159,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,086.84x = 505,434.63 × 159,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,086.84x = 80,663,500,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,663,500,373.08/337,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,295.90

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