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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,712.44, 508,068.66 and 114,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,712.44, 508,068.66 and 114,054.06 is: 171,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,712.44 : 508,068.66 = 114,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,712.44/508,068.66 = 114,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,712.44x = 508,068.66 × 114,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,712.44x = 57,947,293,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947,293,431.76/338,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,081.09

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