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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,186.52, 506,029.24 and 159,693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,186.52, 506,029.24 and 159,693.86 is: 239,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,186.52 : 506,029.24 = 159,693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,186.52/506,029.24 = 159,693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,186.52x = 506,029.24 × 159,693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,186.52x = 80,809,762,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,809,762,608.47/337,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,658.94

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