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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,325.10, 505,404.45 and 159,449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,325.10, 505,404.45 and 159,449.10 is: 238,897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,325.10 : 505,404.45 = 159,449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,325.10/505,404.45 = 159,449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,325.10x = 505,404.45 × 159,449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,325.10x = 80,586,284,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,586,284,688.50/337,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,897.98

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