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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,725.83, 508,089.65 and 114,243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,725.83, 508,089.65 and 114,243.95 is: 171,366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,725.83 : 508,089.65 = 114,243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,725.83/508,089.65 = 114,243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,725.83x = 508,089.65 × 114,243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,725.83x = 58,046,169,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046,169,269.12/338,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,366.23

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