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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,157.39, 505,984.95 and 159,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,157.39, 505,984.95 and 159,664.11 is: 239,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,157.39 : 505,984.95 = 159,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,157.39/505,984.95 = 159,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,157.39x = 505,984.95 × 159,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,157.39x = 80,787,636,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,787,636,715.14/337,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,614.02

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