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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,224.88, 506,086.77 and 159,732.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,224.88, 506,086.77 and 159,732.29 is: 239,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,224.88 : 506,086.77 = 159,732.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,224.88/506,086.77 = 159,732.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,224.88x = 506,086.77 × 159,732.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,224.88x = 80,838,396,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838,396,829.78/337,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,716.59

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