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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,649.95, 508,002.54 and 170,083.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,649.95, 508,002.54 and 170,083.55 is: 255,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,649.95 : 508,002.54 = 170,083.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,649.95/508,002.54 = 170,083.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,649.95x = 508,002.54 × 170,083.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,649.95x = 86,402,875,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,402,875,412.22/338,649.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,139.19

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