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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,717.19, 508,076.66 and 114,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,717.19, 508,076.66 and 114,235.31 is: 171,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,717.19 : 508,076.66 = 114,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,717.19/508,076.66 = 114,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,717.19x = 508,076.66 × 114,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,717.19x = 58,040,293,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040,293,260.12/338,717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,353.26

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