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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,992.70, 509,989.05 and 118,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,992.70, 509,989.05 and 118,376.70 is: 177,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,992.70 : 509,989.05 = 118,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,992.70/509,989.05 = 118,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,992.70x = 509,989.05 × 118,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,992.70x = 60,370,820,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,370,820,775.14/339,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,565.05

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