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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,886.68, 507,999.50 and 161,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,886.68, 507,999.50 and 161,346.02 is: 241,861.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,886.68 : 507,999.50 = 161,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,886.68/507,999.50 = 161,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,886.68x = 507,999.50 × 161,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,886.68x = 81,963,697,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,963,697,486.99/338,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,861.67

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