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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,224.31, 506,085.92 and 159,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,224.31, 506,085.92 and 159,731.72 is: 239,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,224.31 : 506,085.92 = 159,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,224.31/506,085.92 = 159,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,224.31x = 506,085.92 × 159,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,224.31x = 80,837,975,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837,975,958.97/337,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,715.74

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