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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,530.56, 507,729.96 and 128,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,530.56, 507,729.96 and 128,184.96 is: 192,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,530.56 : 507,729.96 = 128,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,530.56/507,729.96 = 128,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,530.56x = 507,729.96 × 128,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,530.56x = 65,083,344,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,083,344,613.40/338,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,252.49

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