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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,928.83, 508,263.78 and 114,228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,928.83, 508,263.78 and 114,228.89 is: 171,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,928.83 : 508,263.78 = 114,228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,928.83/508,263.78 = 114,228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,928.83x = 508,263.78 × 114,228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,928.83x = 58,058,407,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,058,407,416.60/338,928.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,299.70

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