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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,275.59, 507,443.37 and 88,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,275.59, 507,443.37 and 88,957.59 is: 133,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,275.59 : 507,443.37 = 88,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,275.59/507,443.37 = 88,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,275.59x = 507,443.37 × 88,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,275.59x = 45,140,939,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,939,256.68/338,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,444.27

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