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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,155.89, 505,982.70 and 159,662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,155.89, 505,982.70 and 159,662.61 is: 239,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,155.89 : 505,982.70 = 159,662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,155.89/505,982.70 = 159,662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,155.89x = 505,982.70 × 159,662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,155.89x = 80,786,518,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,786,518,496.85/337,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,611.77

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