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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,571.62, 507,923.79 and 125,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,571.62, 507,923.79 and 125,341.29 is: 188,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,571.62 : 507,923.79 = 125,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,571.62/507,923.79 = 125,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,571.62x = 507,923.79 × 125,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,571.62x = 63,663,822,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,663,822,590.26/338,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,036.50

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