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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,281.83, 506,796.33 and 169,605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,281.83, 506,796.33 and 169,605.27 is: 254,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,281.83 : 506,796.33 = 169,605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,281.83/506,796.33 = 169,605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,281.83x = 506,796.33 × 169,605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,281.83x = 85,955,328,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,955,328,384.66/338,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,093.84

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