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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,197.34, 507,317.88 and 113,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,197.34, 507,317.88 and 113,548.70 is: 170,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,197.34 : 507,317.88 = 113,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,197.34/507,317.88 = 113,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,197.34x = 507,317.88 × 113,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,197.34x = 57,605,285,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,605,285,760.76/338,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,330.39

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