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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,621.04, 507,737.16 and 101,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,621.04, 507,737.16 and 101,893.68 is: 152,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,621.04 : 507,737.16 = 101,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,621.04/507,737.16 = 101,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,621.04x = 507,737.16 × 101,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,621.04x = 51,735,207,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,735,207,705.15/338,621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,782.02

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