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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,849.83, 808,293.83 and 134,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,849.83, 808,293.83 and 134,044.14 is: 201,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,849.83 : 808,293.83 = 134,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,849.83/808,293.83 = 134,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,849.83x = 808,293.83 × 134,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,849.83x = 108,347,050,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,347,050,639.44/538,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,070.96

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