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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,411.26, 507,275.11 and 212,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,411.26, 507,275.11 and 212,140.01 is: 317,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,411.26 : 507,275.11 = 212,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,411.26/507,275.11 = 212,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,411.26x = 507,275.11 × 212,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,411.26x = 107,613,346,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,613,346,908.15/338,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,995.76

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