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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,819.72, 508,276.38 and 114,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,819.72, 508,276.38 and 114,244.34 is: 171,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,819.72 : 508,276.38 = 114,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,819.72/508,276.38 = 114,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,819.72x = 508,276.38 × 114,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,819.72x = 58,067,699,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067,699,570.69/338,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,382.29

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