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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,227.87, 506,091.27 and 159,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,227.87, 506,091.27 and 159,735.30 is: 239,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,227.87 : 506,091.27 = 159,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,227.87/506,091.27 = 159,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,227.87x = 506,091.27 × 159,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,227.87x = 80,840,640,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,840,640,840.83/337,227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,721.11

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