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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,164.08, 507,344.88 and 151,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,164.08, 507,344.88 and 151,131.84 is: 226,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,164.08 : 507,344.88 = 151,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,164.08/507,344.88 = 151,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,164.08x = 507,344.88 × 151,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,164.08x = 76,675,965,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675,965,228.98/338,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,741.90

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