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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,252.08, 507,011.35 and 169,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,252.08, 507,011.35 and 169,365.26 is: 253,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,252.08 : 507,011.35 = 169,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,252.08/507,011.35 = 169,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,252.08x = 507,011.35 × 169,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,252.08x = 85,870,109,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,870,109,115.70/338,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,864.25

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