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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,647.17, 507,998.40 and 170,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,647.17, 507,998.40 and 170,080.80 is: 255,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,647.17 : 507,998.40 = 170,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,647.17/507,998.40 = 170,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,647.17x = 507,998.40 × 170,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,647.17x = 86,400,774,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400,774,270.72/338,647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,135.08

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