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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,207.70, 505,811.55 and 169,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,207.70, 505,811.55 and 169,246.10 is: 253,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,207.70 : 505,811.55 = 169,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,207.70/505,811.55 = 169,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,207.70x = 505,811.55 × 169,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,207.70x = 85,606,632,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,606,632,172.46/337,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,869.15

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