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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,326, 507,497.22 and 113,689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,326, 507,497.22 and 113,689.68 is: 170,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,326 : 507,497.22 = 113,689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,326/507,497.22 = 113,689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,326x = 507,497.22 × 113,689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,326x = 57,697,196,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,697,196,542.69/338,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,537.28

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