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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,240.20, 507,360.30 and 172,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,240.20, 507,360.30 and 172,352.20 is: 258,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,240.20 : 507,360.30 = 172,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,240.20/507,360.30 = 172,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,240.20x = 507,360.30 × 172,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,240.20x = 87,444,663,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444,663,897.66/338,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,528.30

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