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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,005.70, 505,148.90 and 168,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,005.70, 505,148.90 and 168,193.60 is: 252,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,005.70 : 505,148.90 = 168,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,005.70/505,148.90 = 168,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,005.70x = 505,148.90 × 168,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,005.70x = 84,962,812,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962,812,027.04/337,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,110.91

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