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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,089.16, 505,781.26 and 159,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,089.16, 505,781.26 and 159,722.76 is: 239,654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,089.16 : 505,781.26 = 159,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,089.16/505,781.26 = 159,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,089.16x = 505,781.26 × 159,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,089.16x = 80,784,778,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,784,778,803.48/337,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,654.04

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