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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,831.25, 508,293.72 and 114,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,831.25, 508,293.72 and 114,255.99 is: 171,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,831.25 : 508,293.72 = 114,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,831.25/508,293.72 = 114,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,831.25x = 508,293.72 × 114,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,831.25x = 58,075,602,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075,602,189.38/338,831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,399.78

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