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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,481.68, 507,799.14 and 113,835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,481.68, 507,799.14 and 113,835.95 is: 170,779.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,481.68 : 507,799.14 = 113,835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,481.68/507,799.14 = 113,835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,481.68x = 507,799.14 × 113,835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,481.68x = 57,805,797,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,797,511.08/338,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,779.69

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