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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,520.57, 506,529.99 and 160,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,520.57, 506,529.99 and 160,028.24 is: 240,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,520.57 : 506,529.99 = 160,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,520.57/506,529.99 = 160,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,520.57x = 506,529.99 × 160,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,520.57x = 81,059,100,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,059,100,274.27/337,520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,160.48

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