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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,954.68, 508,432.64 and 139,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,954.68, 508,432.64 and 139,135.80 is: 208,703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,954.68 : 508,432.64 = 139,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,954.68/508,432.64 = 139,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,954.68x = 508,432.64 × 139,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,954.68x = 70,741,182,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,741,182,112.51/338,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,703.95

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