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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,632.09, 506,300.43 and 160,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,632.09, 506,300.43 and 160,189.71 is: 240,214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,632.09 : 506,300.43 = 160,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,632.09/506,300.43 = 160,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,632.09x = 506,300.43 × 160,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,632.09x = 81,104,119,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,104,119,054.58/337,632.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,214.49

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