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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,507.07, 506,509.74 and 160,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,507.07, 506,509.74 and 160,014.74 is: 240,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,507.07 : 506,509.74 = 160,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,507.07/506,509.74 = 160,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,507.07x = 506,509.74 × 160,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,507.07x = 81,049,021,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049,021,821.02/337,507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,140.22

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