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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,464.59, 507,162.82 and 124,938.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,464.59, 507,162.82 and 124,938.69 is: 187,210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,464.59 : 507,162.82 = 124,938.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,464.59/507,162.82 = 124,938.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,464.59x = 507,162.82 × 124,938.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,464.59x = 63,364,258,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,364,258,347.51/338,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,210.89

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