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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,182.83, 507,154.58 and 98,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,182.83, 507,154.58 and 98,246.81 is: 147,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,182.83 : 507,154.58 = 98,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,182.83/507,154.58 = 98,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,182.83x = 507,154.58 × 98,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,182.83x = 49,826,316,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826,316,880.50/338,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,335.44

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