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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,147.69, 507,031.52 and 231,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,147.69, 507,031.52 and 231,651.72 is: 347,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,147.69 : 507,031.52 = 231,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,147.69/507,031.52 = 231,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,147.69x = 507,031.52 × 231,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,147.69x = 117,454,722,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,454,722,543.96/338,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,347.41

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