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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,230.87, 506,095.77 and 159,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,230.87, 506,095.77 and 159,738.30 is: 239,725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,230.87 : 506,095.77 = 159,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,230.87/506,095.77 = 159,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,230.87x = 506,095.77 × 159,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,230.87x = 80,842,877,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842,877,936.99/337,230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,725.62

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