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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,613.46, 507,474.57 and 188,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,613.46, 507,474.57 and 188,924.23 is: 283,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,613.46 : 507,474.57 = 188,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,613.46/507,474.57 = 188,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,613.46x = 507,474.57 × 188,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,613.46x = 95,874,242,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,874,242,381.83/338,613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,137.72

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