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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,302.53, 505,909.92 and 159,922.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,302.53, 505,909.92 and 159,922.25 is: 239,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,302.53 : 505,909.92 = 159,922.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,302.53/505,909.92 = 159,922.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,302.53x = 505,909.92 × 159,922.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,302.53x = 80,906,252,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,906,252,703.72/337,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,862.57

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