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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,189.20, 506,067.57 and 168,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,189.20, 506,067.57 and 168,658.98 is: 253,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,189.20 : 506,067.57 = 168,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,189.20/506,067.57 = 168,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,189.20x = 506,067.57 × 168,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,189.20x = 85,352,840,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,352,840,167.28/337,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,130.41

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