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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,189.58, 507,044.09 and 169,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,189.58, 507,044.09 and 169,588.28 is: 254,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,189.58 : 507,044.09 = 169,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,189.58/507,044.09 = 169,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,189.58x = 507,044.09 × 169,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,189.58x = 85,988,735,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988,735,107.27/338,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,261.93

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