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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,091.84, 505,442.16 and 159,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,091.84, 505,442.16 and 159,597.36 is: 239,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,091.84 : 505,442.16 = 159,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,091.84/505,442.16 = 159,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,091.84x = 505,442.16 × 159,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,091.84x = 80,667,234,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,667,234,368.70/337,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,303.43

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