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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,219.34, 506,639.82 and 160,186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,219.34, 506,639.82 and 160,186.62 is: 239,953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,219.34 : 506,639.82 = 160,186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,219.34/506,639.82 = 160,186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,219.34x = 506,639.82 × 160,186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,219.34x = 81,156,920,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,156,920,323.21/338,219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,953.52

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