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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,717.26, 508,076.77 and 114,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,717.26, 508,076.77 and 114,235.38 is: 171,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,717.26 : 508,076.77 = 114,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,717.26/508,076.77 = 114,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,717.26x = 508,076.77 × 114,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,717.26x = 58,040,342,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040,342,818.73/338,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,353.37

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