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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,719.41, 508,080 and 114,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,719.41, 508,080 and 114,237.54 is: 171,356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,719.41 : 508,080 = 114,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,719.41/508,080 = 114,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,719.41x = 508,080 × 114,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,719.41x = 58,041,809,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041,809,323.20/338,719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,356.61

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