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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,165.17, 505,996.62 and 159,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,165.17, 505,996.62 and 159,671.89 is: 239,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,165.17 : 505,996.62 = 159,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,165.17/505,996.62 = 159,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,165.17x = 505,996.62 × 159,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,165.17x = 80,793,437,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,793,437,580.89/337,165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,625.70

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