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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,225.95, 506,088.37 and 159,733.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,225.95, 506,088.37 and 159,733.35 is: 239,718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,225.95 : 506,088.37 = 159,733.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,225.95/506,088.37 = 159,733.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,225.95x = 506,088.37 × 159,733.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,225.95x = 80,839,188,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,839,188,205.70/337,225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,718.18

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