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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,558.52, 507,868.52 and 89,240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,558.52, 507,868.52 and 89,240.52 is: 133,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,558.52 : 507,868.52 = 89,240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,558.52/507,868.52 = 89,240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,558.52x = 507,868.52 × 89,240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,558.52x = 45,322,450,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322,450,816.43/338,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,868.88

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