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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,270.58, 507,208.77 and 127,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,270.58, 507,208.77 and 127,924.92 is: 191,812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,270.58 : 507,208.77 = 127,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,270.58/507,208.77 = 127,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,270.58x = 507,208.77 × 127,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,270.58x = 64,884,641,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884,641,325.55/338,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,812.84

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