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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,201.08, 507,104.34 and 226,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,201.08, 507,104.34 and 226,007.98 is: 338,880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,201.08 : 507,104.34 = 226,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,201.08/507,104.34 = 226,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,201.08x = 507,104.34 × 226,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,201.08x = 114,609,627,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,609,627,532.63/338,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,880.13

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