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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,672.76, 508,313.70 and 181,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,672.76, 508,313.70 and 181,035.96 is: 271,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,672.76 : 508,313.70 = 181,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,672.76/508,313.70 = 181,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,672.76x = 508,313.70 × 181,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,672.76x = 92,023,058,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,023,058,660.65/338,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,716.74

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