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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,427.20, 507,640.80 and 101,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,427.20, 507,640.80 and 101,806.40 is: 152,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,427.20 : 507,640.80 = 101,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,427.20/507,640.80 = 101,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,427.20x = 507,640.80 × 101,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,427.20x = 51,681,082,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,681,082,341.12/338,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,709.60

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