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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,546.52, 507,869 and 180,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,546.52, 507,869 and 180,688.88 is: 271,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,546.52 : 507,869 = 180,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,546.52/507,869 = 180,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,546.52x = 507,869 × 180,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,546.52x = 91,766,280,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,766,280,796.72/338,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,059.59

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