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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,239.20, 507,358.80 and 172,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,239.20, 507,358.80 and 172,351.20 is: 258,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,239.20 : 507,358.80 = 172,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,239.20/507,358.80 = 172,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,239.20x = 507,358.80 × 172,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,239.20x = 87,443,898,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,443,898,010.56/338,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,526.80

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