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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,082.44, 507,135.42 and 160,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,082.44, 507,135.42 and 160,497.96 is: 240,752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,082.44 : 507,135.42 = 160,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,082.44/507,135.42 = 160,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,082.44x = 507,135.42 × 160,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,082.44x = 81,394,200,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,394,200,353.74/338,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,752.52

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