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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,300.58, 507,363.39 and 160,453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,300.58, 507,363.39 and 160,453.74 is: 240,639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,300.58 : 507,363.39 = 160,453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,300.58/507,363.39 = 160,453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,300.58x = 507,363.39 × 160,453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,300.58x = 81,408,353,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408,353,464.58/338,300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,639.12

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