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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,683.52, 508,258.56 and 117,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,683.52, 508,258.56 and 117,067.52 is: 175,681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,683.52 : 508,258.56 = 117,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,683.52/508,258.56 = 117,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,683.52x = 508,258.56 × 117,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,683.52x = 59,500,569,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,500,569,137.97/338,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,681.91

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