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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,205.86, 506,058.16 and 159,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,205.86, 506,058.16 and 159,713.18 is: 239,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,205.86 : 506,058.16 = 159,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,205.86/506,058.16 = 159,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,205.86x = 506,058.16 × 159,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,205.86x = 80,824,157,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,824,157,998.55/337,205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,687.88

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