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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,864.08, 508,026.38 and 167,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,864.08, 508,026.38 and 167,965.52 is: 251,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,864.08 : 508,026.38 = 167,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,864.08/508,026.38 = 167,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,864.08x = 508,026.38 × 167,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,864.08x = 85,330,916,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,330,916,941.74/338,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,814.58

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