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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,526.08, 507,768.96 and 151,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,526.08, 507,768.96 and 151,487.36 is: 227,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,526.08 : 507,768.96 = 151,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,526.08/507,768.96 = 151,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,526.08x = 507,768.96 × 151,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,526.08x = 76,920,579,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,920,579,240.35/338,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,222.02

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