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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,155.14, 505,981.58 and 159,661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,155.14, 505,981.58 and 159,661.86 is: 239,610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,155.14 : 505,981.58 = 159,661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,155.14/505,981.58 = 159,661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,155.14x = 505,981.58 × 159,661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,155.14x = 80,785,959,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,785,959,390.23/337,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,610.65

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