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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,683.68, 508,044.96 and 102,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,683.68, 508,044.96 and 102,001.68 is: 153,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,683.68 : 508,044.96 = 102,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,683.68/508,044.96 = 102,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,683.68x = 508,044.96 × 102,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,683.68x = 51,821,439,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,439,435.53/338,683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,008.37

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