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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,255.95, 506,133.42 and 159,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,255.95, 506,133.42 and 159,763.35 is: 239,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,255.95 : 506,133.42 = 159,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,255.95/506,133.42 = 159,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,255.95x = 506,133.42 × 159,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,255.95x = 80,861,570,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861,570,726.16/337,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,763.21

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