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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,477.46, 507,716.19 and 172,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,477.46, 507,716.19 and 172,382.10 is: 258,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,477.46 : 507,716.19 = 172,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,477.46/507,716.19 = 172,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,477.46x = 507,716.19 × 172,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,477.46x = 87,521,183,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,521,183,036.20/338,477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,573.15

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