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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,225.38, 506,087.52 and 159,732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,225.38, 506,087.52 and 159,732.79 is: 239,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,225.38 : 506,087.52 = 159,732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,225.38/506,087.52 = 159,732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,225.38x = 506,087.52 × 159,732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,225.38x = 80,838,769,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838,769,889.23/337,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,717.34

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