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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,166.64, 761,977.26 and 171,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,166.64, 761,977.26 and 171,094.86 is: 256,550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,166.64 : 761,977.26 = 171,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,166.64/761,977.26 = 171,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,166.64x = 761,977.26 × 171,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,166.64x = 130,370,392,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,370,392,622.88/508,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,550.47

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