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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,037, 507,553.92 and 188,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,037, 507,553.92 and 188,569.32 is: 283,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,037 : 507,553.92 = 188,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,037/507,553.92 = 188,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,037x = 507,553.92 × 188,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,037x = 95,709,097,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,709,097,557.73/338,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,132.02

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