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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,670.06, 507,649.46 and 113,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,670.06, 507,649.46 and 113,952.48 is: 170,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,670.06 : 507,649.46 = 113,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,670.06/507,649.46 = 113,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,670.06x = 507,649.46 × 113,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,670.06x = 57,847,914,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,847,914,937.66/338,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,809.06

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