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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,901.72, 508,267.08 and 139,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,901.72, 508,267.08 and 139,277.24 is: 208,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,901.72 : 508,267.08 = 139,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,901.72/508,267.08 = 139,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,901.72x = 508,267.08 × 139,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,901.72x = 70,790,036,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790,036,085.26/338,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,880.72

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