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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,002.69, 505,144.38 and 168,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,002.69, 505,144.38 and 168,190.59 is: 252,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,002.69 : 505,144.38 = 168,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,002.69/505,144.38 = 168,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,002.69x = 505,144.38 × 168,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,002.69x = 84,960,531,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,960,531,307.38/337,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,106.39

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