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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,674.28, 508,036.96 and 114,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,674.28, 508,036.96 and 114,035.36 is: 171,061.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,674.28 : 508,036.96 = 114,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,674.28/508,036.96 = 114,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,674.28x = 508,036.96 × 114,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,674.28x = 57,934,177,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,934,177,626.91/338,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,061.64

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