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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,228.87, 506,092.77 and 159,736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,228.87, 506,092.77 and 159,736.30 is: 239,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,228.87 : 506,092.77 = 159,736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,228.87/506,092.77 = 159,736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,228.87x = 506,092.77 × 159,736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,228.87x = 80,841,386,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,841,386,536.55/337,228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,722.61

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