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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,861.88, 508,043.72 and 161,493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,861.88, 508,043.72 and 161,493.45 is: 242,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,861.88 : 508,043.72 = 161,493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,861.88/508,043.72 = 161,493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,861.88x = 508,043.72 × 161,493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,861.88x = 82,045,732,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,045,732,286.17/338,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,121.46

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