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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,142.56, 507,312.63 and 151,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,142.56, 507,312.63 and 151,110.32 is: 226,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,142.56 : 507,312.63 = 151,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,142.56/507,312.63 = 151,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,142.56x = 507,312.63 × 151,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,142.56x = 76,660,171,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,660,171,322.78/338,142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,709.62

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