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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,575.72, 508,097.28 and 116,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,575.72, 508,097.28 and 116,959.72 is: 175,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,575.72 : 508,097.28 = 116,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,575.72/508,097.28 = 116,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,575.72x = 508,097.28 × 116,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,575.72x = 59,426,915,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,426,915,601.56/338,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,520.31

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