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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,759.53, 506,638.86 and 160,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,759.53, 506,638.86 and 160,169.64 is: 240,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,759.53 : 506,638.86 = 160,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,759.53/506,638.86 = 160,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,759.53x = 506,638.86 × 160,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,759.53x = 81,148,163,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,148,163,816.21/337,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,254.25

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