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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,192.84, 507,048.96 and 169,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,192.84, 507,048.96 and 169,591.52 is: 254,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,192.84 : 507,048.96 = 169,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,192.84/507,048.96 = 169,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,192.84x = 507,048.96 × 169,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,192.84x = 85,991,203,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,991,203,840.82/338,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,266.78

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