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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,475.96, 507,713.94 and 172,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,475.96, 507,713.94 and 172,380.60 is: 258,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,475.96 : 507,713.94 = 172,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,475.96/507,713.94 = 172,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,475.96x = 507,713.94 × 172,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,475.96x = 87,520,033,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,520,033,605.56/338,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,570.90

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