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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,351.96, 761,995.84 and 171,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,351.96, 761,995.84 and 171,276.16 is: 256,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,351.96 : 761,995.84 = 171,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,351.96/761,995.84 = 171,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,351.96x = 761,995.84 × 171,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,351.96x = 130,511,721,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,511,721,411.17/508,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,734.96

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