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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,214.96, 507,579.48 and 125,184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,214.96, 507,579.48 and 125,184.42 is: 187,871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,214.96 : 507,579.48 = 125,184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,214.96/507,579.48 = 125,184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,214.96x = 507,579.48 × 125,184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,214.96x = 63,541,042,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,541,042,807.70/338,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,871.77

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