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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,329.70, 501,559.35 and 168,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,329.70, 501,559.35 and 168,117.70 is: 252,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,329.70 : 501,559.35 = 168,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,329.70/501,559.35 = 168,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,329.70x = 501,559.35 × 168,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,329.70x = 84,321,004,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,321,004,335.50/334,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,209.13

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