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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,983.29, 508,474.42 and 139,162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,983.29, 508,474.42 and 139,162.91 is: 208,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,983.29 : 508,474.42 = 139,162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,983.29/508,474.42 = 139,162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,983.29x = 508,474.42 × 139,162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,983.29x = 70,760,780,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,760,780,896.14/338,983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,744.16

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