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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,721.70, 508,082.55 and 170,760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,721.70, 508,082.55 and 170,760.10 is: 256,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,721.70 : 508,082.55 = 170,760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,721.70/508,082.55 = 170,760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,721.70x = 508,082.55 × 170,760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,721.70x = 86,760,227,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,760,227,046.26/338,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,140.15

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