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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,330.08, 762,396.70 and 171,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,330.08, 762,396.70 and 171,335.25 is: 256,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,330.08 : 762,396.70 = 171,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,330.08/762,396.70 = 171,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,330.08x = 762,396.70 × 171,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,330.08x = 130,625,424,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,625,424,953.35/508,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,969.70

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