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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,086.84, 505,434.64 and 159,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,086.84, 505,434.64 and 159,592.36 is: 239,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,086.84 : 505,434.64 = 159,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,086.84/505,434.64 = 159,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,086.84x = 505,434.64 × 159,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,086.84x = 80,663,507,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,663,507,023.35/337,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,295.92

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