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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,126.45, 507,376.41 and 188,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,126.45, 507,376.41 and 188,451.06 is: 282,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,126.45 : 507,376.41 = 188,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,126.45/507,376.41 = 188,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,126.45x = 507,376.41 × 188,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,126.45x = 95,615,619,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,615,619,674.14/338,126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,780.66

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