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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,867.09, 508,030.88 and 167,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,867.09, 508,030.88 and 167,968.52 is: 251,819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,867.09 : 508,030.88 = 167,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,867.09/508,030.88 = 167,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,867.09x = 508,030.88 × 167,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,867.09x = 85,333,191,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,333,191,647.90/338,867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,819.06

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