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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,972.40, 508,442.40 and 114,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,972.40, 508,442.40 and 114,310.80 is: 171,460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,972.40 : 508,442.40 = 114,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,972.40/508,442.40 = 114,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,972.40x = 508,442.40 × 114,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,972.40x = 58,120,457,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120,457,497.92/338,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,460.74

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