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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,002.70, 505,144.40 and 168,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,002.70, 505,144.40 and 168,190.60 is: 252,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,002.70 : 505,144.40 = 168,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,002.70/505,144.40 = 168,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,002.70x = 505,144.40 × 168,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,002.70x = 84,960,539,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,960,539,722.64/337,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,106.41

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