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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,251.06, 507,400.26 and 135,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,251.06, 507,400.26 and 135,847.18 is: 203,780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,251.06 : 507,400.26 = 135,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,251.06/507,400.26 = 135,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,251.06x = 507,400.26 × 135,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,251.06x = 68,928,894,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,928,894,452.27/338,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,780.28

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