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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,741.12, 508,308.48 and 151,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,741.12, 508,308.48 and 151,752.62 is: 227,717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,741.12 : 508,308.48 = 151,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,741.12/508,308.48 = 151,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,741.12x = 508,308.48 × 151,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,741.12x = 77,137,143,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,137,143,608.22/338,741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,717.09

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