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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,299.03, 505,904.67 and 159,918.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,299.03, 505,904.67 and 159,918.75 is: 239,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,299.03 : 505,904.67 = 159,918.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,299.03/505,904.67 = 159,918.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,299.03x = 505,904.67 × 159,918.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,299.03x = 80,903,642,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,903,642,445.56/337,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,857.32

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