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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,828.63, 508,139.26 and 114,128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,828.63, 508,139.26 and 114,128.82 is: 171,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,828.63 : 508,139.26 = 114,128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,828.63/508,139.26 = 114,128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,828.63x = 508,139.26 × 114,128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,828.63x = 57,993,333,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,993,333,854.15/338,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,158.31

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