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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,396.78, 507,593.82 and 151,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,396.78, 507,593.82 and 151,277.06 is: 226,914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,396.78 : 507,593.82 = 151,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,396.78/507,593.82 = 151,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,396.78x = 507,593.82 × 151,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,396.78x = 76,787,300,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,787,300,763.77/338,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,914.99

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