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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,266.08, 506,772.72 and 169,589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,266.08, 506,772.72 and 169,589.52 is: 254,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,266.08 : 506,772.72 = 169,589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,266.08/506,772.72 = 169,589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,266.08x = 506,772.72 × 169,589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,266.08x = 85,943,342,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943,342,333.89/338,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,070.23

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