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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,489.03, 506,482.77 and 159,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,489.03, 506,482.77 and 159,996.67 is: 240,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,489.03 : 506,482.77 = 159,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,489.03/506,482.77 = 159,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,489.03x = 506,482.77 × 159,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,489.03x = 81,035,555,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,035,555,946.16/337,489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,113.15

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