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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,004.70, 505,147.38 and 168,192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,004.70, 505,147.38 and 168,192.60 is: 252,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,004.70 : 505,147.38 = 168,192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,004.70/505,147.38 = 168,192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,004.70x = 505,147.38 × 168,192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,004.70x = 84,962,051,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962,051,225.39/337,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,109.40

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