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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,740.03, 508,110.87 and 114,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,740.03, 508,110.87 and 114,258.14 is: 171,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,740.03 : 508,110.87 = 114,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,740.03/508,110.87 = 114,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,740.03x = 508,110.87 × 114,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,740.03x = 58,055,805,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055,805,571.43/338,740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,387.50

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