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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,729.75, 507,651.71 and 138,816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,729.75, 507,651.71 and 138,816.08 is: 208,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,729.75 : 507,651.71 = 138,816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,729.75/507,651.71 = 138,816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,729.75x = 507,651.71 × 138,816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,729.75x = 70,470,219,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,470,219,058.85/338,729.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,042.60

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