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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,231.04, 506,979.72 and 169,344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,231.04, 506,979.72 and 169,344.06 is: 253,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,231.04 : 506,979.72 = 169,344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,231.04/506,979.72 = 169,344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,231.04x = 506,979.72 × 169,344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,231.04x = 85,854,004,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,854,004,122.46/338,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,832.42

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