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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,788.26, 508,237.65 and 139,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,788.26, 508,237.65 and 139,055.04 is: 208,605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,788.26 : 508,237.65 = 139,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,788.26/508,237.65 = 139,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,788.26x = 508,237.65 × 139,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,788.26x = 70,673,006,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,673,006,750.26/338,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,605.24

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