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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,008.76, 508,534.74 and 114,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,008.76, 508,534.74 and 114,391.80 is: 171,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,008.76 : 508,534.74 = 114,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,008.76/508,534.74 = 114,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,008.76x = 508,534.74 × 114,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,008.76x = 58,172,204,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,172,204,271.13/339,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,594.99

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