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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,907.60, 508,215.60 and 170,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,907.60, 508,215.60 and 170,362.80 is: 255,470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,907.60 : 508,215.60 = 170,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,907.60/508,215.60 = 170,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,907.60x = 508,215.60 × 170,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,907.60x = 86,581,032,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,581,032,619.68/338,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,470.91

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