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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,319.73, 507,487.83 and 113,683.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,319.73, 507,487.83 and 113,683.42 is: 170,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,319.73 : 507,487.83 = 113,683.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,319.73/507,487.83 = 113,683.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,319.73x = 507,487.83 × 113,683.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,319.73x = 57,692,952,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,952,122.78/338,319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,527.90

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