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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,762.02, 506,642.62 and 160,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,762.02, 506,642.62 and 160,172.14 is: 240,258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,762.02 : 506,642.62 = 160,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,762.02/506,642.62 = 160,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,762.02x = 506,642.62 × 160,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,762.02x = 81,150,032,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150,032,660.61/337,762.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,258.02

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