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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,744.51, 506,678.15 and 160,249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,744.51, 506,678.15 and 160,249.87 is: 240,403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,744.51 : 506,678.15 = 160,249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,744.51/506,678.15 = 160,249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,744.51x = 506,678.15 × 160,249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,744.51x = 81,195,107,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195,107,669.34/337,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,403.93

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