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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,006.10, 506,976.20 and 88,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,006.10, 506,976.20 and 88,688.10 is: 133,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,006.10 : 506,976.20 = 88,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,006.10/506,976.20 = 88,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,006.10x = 506,976.20 × 88,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,006.10x = 44,962,755,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962,755,923.22/338,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,023.50

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