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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,875.73, 508,165.94 and 114,194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,875.73, 508,165.94 and 114,194.29 is: 171,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,875.73 : 508,165.94 = 114,194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,875.73/508,165.94 = 114,194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,875.73x = 508,165.94 × 114,194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,875.73x = 58,029,647,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,647,735.55/338,875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,241.67

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