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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,807.76, 508,516.28 and 181,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,807.76, 508,516.28 and 181,170.96 is: 271,919.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,807.76 : 508,516.28 = 181,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,807.76/508,516.28 = 181,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,807.76x = 508,516.28 × 181,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,807.76x = 92,128,382,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,128,382,623.23/338,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,919.34

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