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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,158.14, 505,986.08 and 159,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,158.14, 505,986.08 and 159,664.86 is: 239,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,158.14 : 505,986.08 = 159,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,158.14/505,986.08 = 159,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,158.14x = 505,986.08 × 159,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,158.14x = 80,788,195,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,788,195,826.82/337,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,615.15

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