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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,274.83, 507,368.51 and 160,894.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,274.83, 507,368.51 and 160,894.55 is: 241,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,274.83 : 507,368.51 = 160,894.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,274.83/507,368.51 = 160,894.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,274.83x = 507,368.51 × 160,894.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,274.83x = 81,632,829,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,632,829,167.92/338,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,321.02

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