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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,277.84, 507,373.01 and 160,897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,277.84, 507,373.01 and 160,897.56 is: 241,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,277.84 : 507,373.01 = 160,897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,277.84/507,373.01 = 160,897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,277.84x = 507,373.01 × 160,897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,277.84x = 81,635,078,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635,078,514.37/338,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,325.53

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