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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,636.65, 507,982.64 and 170,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,636.65, 507,982.64 and 170,070.28 is: 255,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,636.65 : 507,982.64 = 170,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,636.65/507,982.64 = 170,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,636.65x = 507,982.64 × 170,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,636.65x = 86,392,751,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,392,751,513.68/338,636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,119.32

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