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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,062.62, 507,171.69 and 113,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,062.62, 507,171.69 and 113,452.86 is: 170,205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,062.62 : 507,171.69 = 113,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,062.62/507,171.69 = 113,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,062.62x = 507,171.69 × 113,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,062.62x = 57,540,078,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,078,741.53/338,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,205.39

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