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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,735.96, 507,660.98 and 138,822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,735.96, 507,660.98 and 138,822.29 is: 208,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,735.96 : 507,660.98 = 138,822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,735.96/507,660.98 = 138,822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,735.96x = 507,660.98 × 138,822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,735.96x = 70,474,656,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,474,656,554.83/338,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,051.89

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