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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,729.21, 508,094.71 and 114,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,729.21, 508,094.71 and 114,247.33 is: 171,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,729.21 : 508,094.71 = 114,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,729.21/508,094.71 = 114,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,729.21x = 508,094.71 × 114,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,729.21x = 58,048,462,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,048,462,448.77/338,729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,371.29

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