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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,225.08, 507,184.70 and 101,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,225.08, 507,184.70 and 101,521.48 is: 152,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,225.08 : 507,184.70 = 101,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,225.08/507,184.70 = 101,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,225.08x = 507,184.70 × 101,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,225.08x = 51,490,141,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,490,141,377.36/338,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,236.32

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