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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,488.54, 507,736.05 and 161,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,488.54, 507,736.05 and 161,013.22 is: 241,521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,488.54 : 507,736.05 = 161,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,488.54/507,736.05 = 161,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,488.54x = 507,736.05 × 161,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,488.54x = 81,752,216,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,752,216,320.58/338,488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,521.37

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