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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,017.50, 505,915.07 and 171,155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,017.50, 505,915.07 and 171,155.42 is: 256,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,017.50 : 505,915.07 = 171,155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,017.50/505,915.07 = 171,155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,017.50x = 505,915.07 × 171,155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,017.50x = 86,590,106,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590,106,290.18/337,017.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,930.59

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