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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,757.02, 506,635.12 and 160,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,757.02, 506,635.12 and 160,167.14 is: 240,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,757.02 : 506,635.12 = 160,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,757.02/506,635.12 = 160,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,757.02x = 506,635.12 × 160,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,757.02x = 81,146,298,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146,298,193.96/337,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,250.52

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