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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,891.61, 507,982.74 and 114,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,891.61, 507,982.74 and 114,174.41 is: 171,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,891.61 : 507,982.74 = 114,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,891.61/507,982.74 = 114,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,891.61x = 507,982.74 × 114,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,891.61x = 57,998,627,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,998,627,089.77/338,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,142.12

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