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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,087.84, 505,436.13 and 159,593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,087.84, 505,436.13 and 159,593.35 is: 239,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,087.84 : 505,436.13 = 159,593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,087.84/505,436.13 = 159,593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,087.84x = 505,436.13 × 159,593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,087.84x = 80,664,245,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,664,245,197.74/337,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,297.40

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