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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,344.84, 505,768.03 and 159,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,344.84, 505,768.03 and 159,643.80 is: 239,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,344.84 : 505,768.03 = 159,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,344.84/505,768.03 = 159,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,344.84x = 505,768.03 × 159,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,344.84x = 80,742,729,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,742,729,828.60/337,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,347.75

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