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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,715.29, 508,073.82 and 114,233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,715.29, 508,073.82 and 114,233.41 is: 171,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,715.29 : 508,073.82 = 114,233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,715.29/508,073.82 = 114,233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,715.29x = 508,073.82 × 114,233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,715.29x = 58,039,003,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039,003,410.85/338,715.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.41

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