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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,289.72, 507,371.09 and 169,764.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,289.72, 507,371.09 and 169,764.81 is: 254,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,289.72 : 507,371.09 = 169,764.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,289.72/507,371.09 = 169,764.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,289.72x = 507,371.09 × 169,764.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,289.72x = 86,133,758,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,133,758,383.78/338,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,615.36

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