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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,891.99, 507,983.30 and 114,174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,891.99, 507,983.30 and 114,174.79 is: 171,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,891.99 : 507,983.30 = 114,174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,891.99/507,983.30 = 114,174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,891.99x = 507,983.30 × 114,174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,891.99x = 57,998,884,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,998,884,760.17/338,891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,142.68

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