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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,255.36, 506,132.48 and 159,762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,255.36, 506,132.48 and 159,762.76 is: 239,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,255.36 : 506,132.48 = 159,762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,255.36/506,132.48 = 159,762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,255.36x = 506,132.48 × 159,762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,255.36x = 80,861,121,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861,121,131.63/337,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,762.30

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