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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,737.63, 508,303.23 and 151,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,737.63, 508,303.23 and 151,749.13 is: 227,711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,737.63 : 508,303.23 = 151,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,737.63/508,303.23 = 151,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,737.63x = 508,303.23 × 151,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,737.63x = 77,134,572,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,134,572,169.94/338,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,711.85

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