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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,188.83, 507,042.97 and 169,587.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,188.83, 507,042.97 and 169,587.53 is: 254,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,188.83 : 507,042.97 = 169,587.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,188.83/507,042.97 = 169,587.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,188.83x = 507,042.97 × 169,587.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,188.83x = 85,988,164,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988,164,886.16/338,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,260.81

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