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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,455.44, 507,599.91 and 138,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,455.44, 507,599.91 and 138,832.74 is: 208,214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,455.44 : 507,599.91 = 138,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,455.44/507,599.91 = 138,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,455.44x = 507,599.91 × 138,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,455.44x = 70,471,486,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,471,486,329.05/338,455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,214.96

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