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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,967.27, 508,251.55 and 128,619.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,967.27, 508,251.55 and 128,619.99 is: 192,854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,967.27 : 508,251.55 = 128,619.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,967.27/508,251.55 = 128,619.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,967.27x = 508,251.55 × 128,619.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,967.27x = 65,371,309,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,371,309,278.48/338,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,854.34

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