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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,225.44, 506,087.62 and 159,732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,225.44, 506,087.62 and 159,732.84 is: 239,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,225.44 : 506,087.62 = 159,732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,225.44/506,087.62 = 159,732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,225.44x = 506,087.62 × 159,732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,225.44x = 80,838,814,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838,814,329.94/337,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,717.42

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