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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,007.70, 505,151.90 and 168,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,007.70, 505,151.90 and 168,195.60 is: 252,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,007.70 : 505,151.90 = 168,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,007.70/505,151.90 = 168,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,007.70x = 505,151.90 × 168,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,007.70x = 84,964,326,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,964,326,911.64/337,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,113.90

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