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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,866.26, 507,975.38 and 125,577.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,866.26, 507,975.38 and 125,577.06 is: 188,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,866.26 : 507,975.38 = 125,577.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,866.26/507,975.38 = 125,577.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,866.26x = 507,975.38 × 125,577.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,866.26x = 63,790,054,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,790,054,772.78/338,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,245.52

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