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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,667.39, 507,645.50 and 113,949.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,667.39, 507,645.50 and 113,949.81 is: 170,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,667.39 : 507,645.50 = 113,949.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,667.39/507,645.50 = 113,949.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,667.39x = 507,645.50 × 113,949.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,667.39x = 57,846,107,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,846,107,702.61/338,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,805.07

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