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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,877.48, 508,168.57 and 114,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,877.48, 508,168.57 and 114,196.04 is: 171,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,877.48 : 508,168.57 = 114,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,877.48/508,168.57 = 114,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,877.48x = 508,168.57 × 114,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,877.48x = 58,030,838,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,030,838,346.46/338,877.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,244.30

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