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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,863.68, 507,965.04 and 161,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,863.68, 507,965.04 and 161,323.02 is: 241,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,863.68 : 507,965.04 = 161,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,863.68/507,965.04 = 161,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,863.68x = 507,965.04 × 161,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,863.68x = 81,946,454,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,946,454,307.22/338,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,827.20

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