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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,213.16, 507,397.49 and 101,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,213.16, 507,397.49 and 101,560.32 is: 152,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,213.16 : 507,397.49 = 101,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,213.16/507,397.49 = 101,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,213.16x = 507,397.49 × 101,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,213.16x = 51,531,451,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,531,451,451.60/338,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,363.83

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