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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,849.53, 508,167.22 and 114,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,849.53, 508,167.22 and 114,157.60 is: 171,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,849.53 : 508,167.22 = 114,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,849.53/508,167.22 = 114,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,849.53x = 508,167.22 × 114,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,849.53x = 58,011,151,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011,151,750.55/338,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,200.33

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