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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,318.53, 507,524.44 and 113,696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,318.53, 507,524.44 and 113,696.38 is: 170,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,318.53 : 507,524.44 = 113,696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,318.53/507,524.44 = 113,696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,318.53x = 507,524.44 × 113,696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,318.53x = 57,703,691,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703,691,589.53/338,318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,560.25

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