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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,168.20, 505,898.10 and 170,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,168.20, 505,898.10 and 170,956.20 is: 256,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,168.20 : 505,898.10 = 170,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,168.20/505,898.10 = 170,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,168.20x = 505,898.10 × 170,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,168.20x = 86,486,416,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,486,416,763.22/337,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,508.23

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