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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,802.13, 508,117.94 and 139,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,802.13, 508,117.94 and 139,177.63 is: 208,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,802.13 : 508,117.94 = 139,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,802.13/508,117.94 = 139,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,802.13x = 508,117.94 × 139,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,802.13x = 70,718,650,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,718,650,649.68/338,802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,731.42

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