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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,865.27, 508,028.17 and 167,966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,865.27, 508,028.17 and 167,966.71 is: 251,816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,865.27 : 508,028.17 = 167,966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,865.27/508,028.17 = 167,966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,865.27x = 508,028.17 × 167,966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,865.27x = 85,331,820,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,331,820,722.14/338,865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,816.37

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