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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,971.43, 508,486.70 and 111,198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,971.43, 508,486.70 and 111,198.75 is: 166,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,971.43 : 508,486.70 = 111,198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,971.43/508,486.70 = 111,198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,971.43x = 508,486.70 × 111,198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,971.43x = 56,543,085,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543,085,431.63/338,971.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,807.82

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