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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,786.66, 508,256.66 and 114,140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,786.66, 508,256.66 and 114,140.99 is: 171,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,786.66 : 508,256.66 = 114,140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,786.66/508,256.66 = 114,140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,786.66x = 508,256.66 × 114,140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,786.66x = 58,012,918,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,918,346.49/338,786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,237.32

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