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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,439, 507,575.34 and 148,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,439, 507,575.34 and 148,946.88 is: 223,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,439 : 507,575.34 = 148,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,439/507,575.34 = 148,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,439x = 507,575.34 × 148,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,439x = 75,601,763,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,601,763,257.94/338,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,383.72

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