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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,925.08, 508,531.18 and 170,356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,925.08, 508,531.18 and 170,356.62 is: 255,607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,925.08 : 508,531.18 = 170,356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,925.08/508,531.18 = 170,356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,925.08x = 508,531.18 × 170,356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,925.08x = 86,631,652,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,631,652,989.41/338,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,607.09

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