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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,503.60, 505,672.20 and 159,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,503.60, 505,672.20 and 159,627.60 is: 239,165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,503.60 : 505,672.20 = 159,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,503.60/505,672.20 = 159,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,503.60x = 505,672.20 × 159,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,503.60x = 80,719,239,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,719,239,672.72/337,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,165.57

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