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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,259.12, 506,138.10 and 159,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,259.12, 506,138.10 and 159,766.52 is: 239,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,259.12 : 506,138.10 = 159,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,259.12/506,138.10 = 159,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,259.12x = 506,138.10 × 159,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,259.12x = 80,863,922,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863,922,876.41/337,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,767.94

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