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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,281.95, 508,773.47 and 159,418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,281.95, 508,773.47 and 159,418.56 is: 239,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,281.95 : 508,773.47 = 159,418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,281.95/508,773.47 = 159,418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,281.95x = 508,773.47 × 159,418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,281.95x = 81,107,930,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,107,930,995.82/339,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,057.60

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