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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,927.83, 508,262.28 and 114,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,927.83, 508,262.28 and 114,227.89 is: 171,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,927.83 : 508,262.28 = 114,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,927.83/508,262.28 = 114,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,927.83x = 508,262.28 × 114,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,927.83x = 58,057,727,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,057,727,810.99/338,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,298.20

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