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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,340.96, 761,979.36 and 171,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,340.96, 761,979.36 and 171,265.14 is: 256,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,340.96 : 761,979.36 = 171,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,340.96/761,979.36 = 171,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,340.96x = 761,979.36 × 171,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,340.96x = 130,500,501,767.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,500,501,767.51/508,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,718.45

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