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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,096.01, 507,238.83 and 135,834.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,096.01, 507,238.83 and 135,834.15 is: 203,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,096.01 : 507,238.83 = 135,834.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,096.01/507,238.83 = 135,834.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,096.01x = 507,238.83 × 135,834.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,096.01x = 68,900,354,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,900,354,368.97/338,096.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,789.32

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