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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,531.56, 507,731.46 and 128,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,531.56, 507,731.46 and 128,185.96 is: 192,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,531.56 : 507,731.46 = 128,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,531.56/507,731.46 = 128,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,531.56x = 507,731.46 × 128,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,531.56x = 65,084,044,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084,044,622.30/338,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,253.99

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