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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,818.65, 508,192.34 and 139,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,818.65, 508,192.34 and 139,160.13 is: 208,725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,818.65 : 508,192.34 = 139,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,818.65/508,192.34 = 139,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,818.65x = 508,192.34 × 139,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,818.65x = 70,720,111,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,720,111,403.60/338,818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,725.56

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