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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,164.89, 505,996.20 and 159,671.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,164.89, 505,996.20 and 159,671.61 is: 239,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,164.89 : 505,996.20 = 159,671.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,164.89/505,996.20 = 159,671.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,164.89x = 505,996.20 × 159,671.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,164.89x = 80,793,227,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,793,227,907.88/337,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,625.27

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