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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,109.93, 507,214.35 and 101,471.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,109.93, 507,214.35 and 101,471.31 is: 152,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,109.93 : 507,214.35 = 101,471.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,109.93/507,214.35 = 101,471.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,109.93x = 507,214.35 × 101,471.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,109.93x = 51,467,704,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,467,704,545.30/338,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,221.81

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