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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,863.88, 508,046.71 and 161,495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,863.88, 508,046.71 and 161,495.45 is: 242,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,863.88 : 508,046.71 = 161,495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,863.88/508,046.71 = 161,495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,863.88x = 508,046.71 × 161,495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,863.88x = 82,047,232,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,047,232,052.47/338,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,124.45

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