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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,525.31, 506,536.43 and 160,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,525.31, 506,536.43 and 160,031.63 is: 240,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,525.31 : 506,536.43 = 160,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,525.31/506,536.43 = 160,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,525.31x = 506,536.43 × 160,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,525.31x = 81,061,847,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,061,847,214.44/337,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,165.24

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