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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,803.38, 508,252 and 114,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,803.38, 508,252 and 114,228.10 is: 171,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,803.38 : 508,252 = 114,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,803.38/508,252 = 114,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,803.38x = 508,252 × 114,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,803.38x = 58,056,660,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,056,660,281.20/338,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,357.97

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