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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,316.09, 507,517.92 and 101,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,316.09, 507,517.92 and 101,682.69 is: 152,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,316.09 : 507,517.92 = 101,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,316.09/507,517.92 = 101,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,316.09x = 507,517.92 × 101,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,316.09x = 51,605,787,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605,787,328.80/338,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,537.19

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