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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,966.77, 508,250.81 and 128,619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,966.77, 508,250.81 and 128,619.49 is: 192,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,966.77 : 508,250.81 = 128,619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,966.77/508,250.81 = 128,619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,966.77x = 508,250.81 × 128,619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,966.77x = 65,370,959,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370,959,331.19/338,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,853.59

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