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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,430.96, 507,646.44 and 172,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,430.96, 507,646.44 and 172,335.60 is: 258,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,430.96 : 507,646.44 = 172,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,430.96/507,646.44 = 172,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,430.96x = 507,646.44 × 172,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,430.96x = 87,485,553,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,485,553,825.26/338,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,503.40

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