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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,935.84, 508,274.28 and 114,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,935.84, 508,274.28 and 114,235.90 is: 171,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,935.84 : 508,274.28 = 114,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,935.84/508,274.28 = 114,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,935.84x = 508,274.28 × 114,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,935.84x = 58,063,169,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,169,822.65/338,935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,310.21

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