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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,326.08, 506,455.68 and 171,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,326.08, 506,455.68 and 171,230.72 is: 257,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,326.08 : 506,455.68 = 171,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,326.08/506,455.68 = 171,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,326.08x = 506,455.68 × 171,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,326.08x = 86,720,770,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,720,770,734.49/337,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,082.91

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