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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,171.20, 505,902.60 and 170,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,171.20, 505,902.60 and 170,959.20 is: 256,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,171.20 : 505,902.60 = 170,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,171.20/505,902.60 = 170,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,171.20x = 505,902.60 × 170,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,171.20x = 86,488,703,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,488,703,773.92/337,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,512.73

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