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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,719.20, 508,280.40 and 128,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,719.20, 508,280.40 and 128,378.40 is: 192,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,719.20 : 508,280.40 = 128,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,719.20/508,280.40 = 128,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,719.20x = 508,280.40 × 128,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,719.20x = 65,252,224,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252,224,503.36/338,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,644.01

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