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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,198.28, 506,046.92 and 159,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,198.28, 506,046.92 and 159,705.72 is: 239,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,198.28 : 506,046.92 = 159,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,198.28/506,046.92 = 159,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,198.28x = 506,046.92 × 159,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,198.28x = 80,818,586,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,818,586,913.85/337,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,676.75

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