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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,876.23, 508,166.69 and 114,194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,876.23, 508,166.69 and 114,194.79 is: 171,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,876.23 : 508,166.69 = 114,194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,876.23/508,166.69 = 114,194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,876.23x = 508,166.69 × 114,194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,876.23x = 58,029,988,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,988,449.55/338,876.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,242.43

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