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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,247.50, 507,412.97 and 110,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,247.50, 507,412.97 and 110,537.74 is: 165,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,247.50 : 507,412.97 = 110,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,247.50/507,412.97 = 110,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,247.50x = 507,412.97 × 110,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,247.50x = 56,088,282,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,088,282,950.49/338,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,820.24

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