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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,969.18, 508,483.32 and 111,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,969.18, 508,483.32 and 111,196.50 is: 166,804.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,969.18 : 508,483.32 = 111,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,969.18/508,483.32 = 111,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,969.18x = 508,483.32 × 111,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,969.18x = 56,541,565,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,565,492.38/338,969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,804.45

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