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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,865.02, 508,027.80 and 167,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,865.02, 508,027.80 and 167,966.46 is: 251,815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,865.02 : 508,027.80 = 167,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,865.02/508,027.80 = 167,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,865.02x = 508,027.80 × 167,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,865.02x = 85,331,630,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,331,630,832.65/338,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,815.99

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