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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,183.43, 507,324.96 and 101,545.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,183.43, 507,324.96 and 101,545.17 is: 152,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,183.43 : 507,324.96 = 101,545.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,183.43/507,324.96 = 101,545.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,183.43x = 507,324.96 × 101,545.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,183.43x = 51,516,399,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516,399,308.44/338,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,332.71

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