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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,926.83, 508,260.78 and 114,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,926.83, 508,260.78 and 114,226.89 is: 171,296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,926.83 : 508,260.78 = 114,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,926.83/508,260.78 = 114,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,926.83x = 508,260.78 × 114,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,926.83x = 58,057,048,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,057,048,208.37/338,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,296.70

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