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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,318.08, 506,443.68 and 171,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,318.08, 506,443.68 and 171,222.72 is: 257,070.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,318.08 : 506,443.68 = 171,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,318.08/506,443.68 = 171,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,318.08x = 506,443.68 × 171,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,318.08x = 86,714,664,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714,664,416.41/337,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,070.91

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