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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,264.94, 507,397.41 and 88,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,264.94, 507,397.41 and 88,927.50 is: 133,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,264.94 : 507,397.41 = 88,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,264.94/507,397.41 = 88,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,264.94x = 507,397.41 × 88,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,264.94x = 45,121,583,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121,583,177.78/338,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,391.25

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